Admissions at The BeDifferent Federation

Our main admission points are into Nursery and Reception classes in September each year. However, the nature of London as a capital city means that families move in and out of the area on a continuous basis - some for lifestyle choices and some for professional reasons. This creates dynamic supply and demand for places across the Federation.

Spaces are filled not only by families moving into the area, but also by local families who chose us as their first preference. We are therefore very experienced at welcoming and settling new families and children to the school.

Most moves away from our school happen between July and August each year, in time to release places for a new child to start at the beginning of the academic year. Many of these families inform us of their moving plans during the summer term so that we are aware in which year groups vacancies will arise long before these will be apparent on the Merton waiting list/admissions system.

If you have any questions regarding the admissions process or require a paper application form please do speak with the school office.

Admissions applications can also be made via the Merton website: https://www.merton.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools/admissions