We are here to help you

Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent, and we want the application process to feel straightforward, not stressful. 

If you have a question, please ask. There's no such thing as a silly question, whether it's about admission arrangements, deadlines, school life, or the practical details of starting school. 

Come and Visit Us 

The best way to get a feel for our school is to see it for yourself. We encourage all prospective parents to attend one of our school tours or open events.

Meeting our staff, seeing children learning and experiencing the school environment in person can tell you far more than any prospectus. 

Book an Open Event

Upcoming Open Events 

Open mornings 

Wednesday 7th October 9.30am 

Wednesday 11th November 9.30am 

Wednesday 9th December 9.30am 

Open evenings 

Thursday 15th October 6pm 

Tuesday 5th January 6pm 

Applying for a Reception Place 

In line with the Local Authority's admissions policy, the school has one main intake each September at the beginning of the academic year. 

Applications for Reception places are made through Croydon Council's Admissions Service and not directly through the school. 

Croydon Council provides a step-by-step guide explaining the application process, key deadlines and how to rank your preferred schools. 

Apply for a Primary School Place

Non-Croydon residents who wish to apply to St Mark's Primary Academy should contact their Local Authority for guidance on how to apply.  

School admissions policies are published one year in advance. REAch2’s Trust Board (or delegated sub-committee) will adopt the relevant Policy by 28th February each year. 

Admissions Policies will be published on the REAch2 website by the 15th March. 

https://www.reach2.org/policies/ 

Faith Admissions 

If you are applying under the school's faith admissions criteria, you must also complete the school's Supplementary Information Form. This document can be downloaded below. 

Key Admissions Dates