‘Regardless of an individual’s denomination, faith or belief, every pupil is valued to the full, real unity in the local school and church community has ensured that the school has continued to maintain and develop

a good quality of education and its distinctive Christian character.’

                                                                                                                   SIAMs report 2017

Kindness, Unity & Courage 

Trinity St Mary’s (TSM) is a Church of England Primary School in the heart of Balham. We warmly welcome children of all faiths and of no faith. Our sensitive and respectful approach to teaching at TSM helps children grow and learn from one another in a friendly and inclusive way.

Prospective parents are welcome to visit the school by prior arrangement. Personalised visits to the school are normally conducted on a Thursday or Friday morning, with a tour by either the Headteacher (Lynn Anderson) or Deputy Headteacher (Chloe Keys); however, if these days are not convenient, then another day and time can be arranged. Please contact the school and speak to either Debbie Bennett or Vikki Didd, on 020 8673 4166 or email them at sao@tsm.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Tiny TSM (2 Year Olds) Admissions

The Board of Governors, who are responsible for admissions to Trinity St Mary’s Primary School, admit up to 24 children into Tiny TSM each year. Places are available for 15 hours (part time) or 30 hours (full time). Part time places are usually every morning, 8:50am to 11:50pm or every afternoon, 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Full time places are every day from 8:50am to 3:15pm.

Prospective parents should contact the school office, directly and speak to Debbie Bennett, to obtain further information and application procedures in order to make an application for a place at the school.
 

Please note that applications for Tiny TSM do not go through the Local Authority.

Nursery Admissions (3 Year Olds)

The Board of Governors, who are responsible for admissions to Trinity St Mary’s Primary School, admit up to 30 children into Nursery each year. Places are available for 15 hours (part time) or 30 hours (full time). Part time places are usually every morning, 8:50am to 11:50pm or every afternoon, 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Full time places are every day from 8:50am to 3:15pm.

Prospective parents should contact the school office, directly and speak to Debbie Bennett, to obtain further information and application procedures in order to make an application for a place at the school.

Please note that applications for Tiny TSM do not go through the Local Authority.

Reception Admissions

The Board of Governors, who are responsible for admissions to Trinity St Mary’s Primary School(TSM), admit 30 children into Reception each September.

Prospective parents should contact the school office and speak to Debbie Bennett, to obtain further information about our school or if they would like support with application procedures in order to make an application for a place at TSM. If you are interested in applying to TSM for a Reception place and would like to gain a place under the criteria of faith, please complete the Religious Affiliation Form and return it directly to the school. Additional information can be also sent to the school, by completing the application form. Both forms can be found below. 

The local authority deals with all applications for Reception and applications must be made to the borough in which you live. This must be done, usually online, no later than 15th January each year, for the September intake.

Please click here for further information. 

In-Year Transfer Admissions

The Board of Governors, who are responsible for admissions to Trinity St Mary’s Primary School, admit 30 children into each class from Year 1-6.

Prospective parents should contact the school office, directly and speak to Debbie Bennett, to obtain further information and application procedures in order to make an application for an in year place at the school.

Parents must also contact Wandsworth Local Authority and submit a form outlining the reasons that they wish to move schools. Parents are also requested that they notify their child's currant school of their wish to transfer. The local authority will then contact the school. 

Please click here for further information.

Admissions Policies 

The policies for admissions in September 2023 and 2024, as determined by the Board of Governors, are available to download by clicking on the link below.  

Appeals Timeline

At TSM parents / carers, who are not offered a place for their child, have the right to appeal to an independent appeals panel. Parents wishing to appeal should obtain an appeal form from the school and send it to reach the Clerk to the Appeal panel, c/o: John.Winnifrith@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk,  within 21 school days of the date of the letter confirming the governors’ decision not to offer a place.

The school will ensure that those making an appeal receive at least 10 school days’ notice of their appeal hearing and ensure that any decision letters are sent within 5 school days of the hearing wherever feasible.

Should some appeals be unsuccessful, the governing body will not consider further applications from those parents within the same academic year unless there have been significant and material changes in their circumstances.