Admissions

We welcome any families who would like to come and see our school to arrange a visit by calling the school office.  We require that you book your time slot in advance by contacting the school office on 0207 272 5620 or email success@duncombeprimary.co.uk. 

Reception Applications 2025-26

If your child's 4th birthday is between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, they should start school in September 2026. The application period is from 1st September 2025 to 15th January 2026. 

We will be holding school tours  for new families during the application period. Please contact the school office for more details.

For more information on applying for Reception school places please go to Islington website admissions.

Current Spaces Across All Year Groups

• 2 Year Olds - 5 spaces
• 3-4 Year Nursery - 7  spaces
• Reception - 20 spaces
• Year 1 - 19 spaces
• Year 2 - 19 spaces
• Year 3 - 8 spaces
• Year 4 - 0 spaces
• Year 5 - 0 spaces
• Year 6 - 0 spaces

2 Year Old Applications

Duncombe has provision for 2 Year-olds. Applications can be made in person at the main office. All 2 Year-old and Nursery applications require a part-time or full-time code provided by the Local Authority. You can check your eligibility on the Islington website.  

If you are having problems accessing the web page, and need additional support with the application, please contact Family Information Services on 020 7527 5959, or the main office for help. 

In-Year Applications

Applications will need to be submitted via the Islington website. If we are able to make an offer, you will be invited to meet with us and complete a Duncombe Primary admissions form.