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Reception Admissions

Bishop Gilpin is a two-form entry primary school admitting 60 children to Reception each year. Up to 30 of the 60 places per year are available to Foundation Place applicants, please refer to the Admissions Policy for more information. 

Parents wishing to apply for a place for their child(ren) should read our School's Admissions Policy carefully before completing the eAdmissions online application form.  If you are not a Merton resident please apply through your home local authority.

For more information visit the London Borough of Merton website or email admissions@merton.gov.uk.

Parents wishing to apply for a Foundation (Church) place should also complete a Supplementary Information Form.

RECEPTION 2025/2026

The Governing Body has now determined the Admissions Arrangements for Reception 2025/2026.  

ADMISSIONS POLICY 2025/2026

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORM FOR 2025/2026

PUPIL PREMIUM CHECK ELIGIBILITY CHECK

If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Department, on 020 8946 6666 or email admissions@bishopgilpin.org. 

OPEN MORNINGS FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS and CARERS 

We are delighted to announce the dates for our upcoming Open Mornings for Prospective Parents and Carers who are interested in applying for Reception or Nursery for 2026/2027.  

Our Open Mornings run from 9.00am to 11.00am and involve a presentation from the headteacher and a tour of the school.  

Please click on the date and register all parties who wish to attend:

Thursday 18th September 2025

Tuesday 30th September 2025

Thursday 16th October 2025

Tuesday 4th November 2025

Thursday 20th November 2025

Thursday 4th December 2025

Thursday 8th January 2026