Admissions
St. Mary’s is a voluntary aided school in the Diocese of Westminster. It is in the trusteeship of the Diocese. The school is conducted by its Governing Body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ.
Anyone is welcome to apply for a place at St. Mary’s, however, as a voluntary aided school with a religious character, the school exists primarily to serve the Catholic community and Catholic children always have priority of admission.
Open Mornings 2025/2026 for Nursery, Reception and In-Year applications
Please email the school office to book for the following dates:
- Thursday 8th January – 9:30am
- Thursday 15th January – 9:30am
- Thursday 29th January – 9:30am
- Thursday 26th February – 9:30am
Admissions for September 2026
Nursery
Applications for Nursery 2026 are now open until Friday 6th March 2026.
To apply, please complete a Hounslow Nursery Application Form and drop in person, send via post or email to office@stmarys.hounslow.sch.uk.
Successful applicants will be informed by Friday 8th May 2026.
Entry into St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School Nursery does not guarantee entry into the Reception Class the following year. All applicants of statutory school age intending to apply for a place in Reception Class must reapply using guidance below.
Reception
Before making an application to the school, it is essential that you read the Admissions Arrangements.
The application process for Reception will open in September 2025 and closes on 15th January 2026.
To apply for St. Mary’s, you must complete an E-Admission form with your local authority. Here’s the Hounslow’s form.
In addition to this, we also require a Reception Supplementary Information Form (please see below) which can be returned to our school office via post, in person or email directly to office@stmarys.hounslow.sch.uk by the closing date above.
If you are applying under criteria A2 or A3 or A4, please obtain a Certificate of Catholic Practice from your priest. For criteria A1-A4, we also request the child’s original Baptismal Certificate, a copy will be made and the original certificate returned.
Successful applicant’s will be notified on 16th April 2026.
In-Year Application
During the academic year, school places may become available outside of the normal application process, you must make a online E-Admission application via your local authority. Hounslow’s E-Admission.
Please contact us via:
02089945606 or office@stmarys.hounslow.sch.uk
