Joining Us at 4+ (Reception)
Children joining us in the Nursery, are guaranteed entry to Reception. We typically offer around 15 places each year for children to join us in Reception. These places are offered 18 months in advance of the expected start date following our Discovery Morning.
The Willington Offer - Reception 2027
We believe the best time to meet a child is when they are ready to show their true selves — curious, confident and full of play. Our Reception Discovery Morning takes place in March around 18 months before entry, when children are at just the right stage for us to get to know them.
We understand that admissions timelines vary between schools, and some families may receive offers earlier in the year. In these cases, we are happy to arrange a relaxed play session in our Nursery with Mrs Henery, Head of Pre-Prep. Following this visit, and on receipt of a reference, an early offer may be made — giving families reassurance and flexibility to plan ahead.
The Willington Offer is available to families who have registered at Willington before 31st December 2025, who already hold an offer from another school and need to decide before our March Discovery Morning. This allows us to support families under time pressure while keeping our process fair and consistent for all.
The Reception 2027 Discovery Morning will be held on Saturday, 14th March 2026.
Registration
Children should be registered at least 18 months in advance of their expected start date in order to be invited to the Discovery Morning (see next section). We are mindful that many new families move in to the Wimbledon area and, if you have not yet registered within this timing, please contact Lucy Walton on 020 8971 0452 to discuss availability.
Click here for our online Registration Form. Those families who have not yet visited the School are invited to join an Open Morning or to book an individual meeting with the Headmaster.
Click here for our online Registration Form. Those families who have not yet visited the School are invited to join an Open Morning or to book an individual meeting with the Headmaster.
Discovery Morning
All registered children will be invited to attend our Discovery Morning in March, 18 months prior to the expected September start. You will stay with your child throughout the morning and enjoy a selection of activities led by teachers from across the school, including sport, music and arts and crafts. In advance of the Discovery Morning, we will seek a confidential reference from your child's current nursery.
For Reception 2026 entry, the Discovery Morning was held on Saturday, 15th March. For later applications, and subject to place availability, children and parents will be invited to attend a one-to-one appointment with Mrs Henery, Head of the Pre-Prep.
For Reception 2027 entry, the Discovery Morning will be held on Saturday, 14th March 2026. Please click here to register your child.
It is a requirement of our admissions policy that we meet children prior to offering places. Remote options are available for those applying from overseas.
For Reception 2026 entry, the Discovery Morning was held on Saturday, 15th March. For later applications, and subject to place availability, children and parents will be invited to attend a one-to-one appointment with Mrs Henery, Head of the Pre-Prep.
For Reception 2027 entry, the Discovery Morning will be held on Saturday, 14th March 2026. Please click here to register your child.
It is a requirement of our admissions policy that we meet children prior to offering places. Remote options are available for those applying from overseas.
Offer, Acceptance of Places & First Term's Fees
Offers will be sent 18 months in advance of children joining Reception, following the Discovery Morning and in line with our admissions policy. Priority will be given to those families who already have a child at the School. Due to limited places, pupils may be given a waiting list place and will be offered a place in line with our admissions policy, when a space becomes available.
Acceptance of Places
Parents will receive a formal offer letter and will be asked to return the signed Parent Contract and security deposit of £2,000 (non-refundable if the child is withdrawn from the School before joining) with a two-week acceptance deadline.
First Term's Fees
The first term's fees will be payable by the first day of the preceding Summer term. Once your child has started at the school, invoices will be sent out at the end of each preceding term and fees will be payable by or on the first day of the term.
Willington Induction Programme
We hold a number of informal events to familiarise your son/daughter (and you) with ‘big school’. Our tried and tested formula sees children starting with us confidently in the September and it gives our teachers the opportunity to get to know everyone. Formal events include:
Playtime in the Nursery - a coffee morning for parents and children held in our Nursery.
Meet the Teacher morning – a midweek visit for the children to familiarise themselves with their new environment.
New Parents’ Evening – a midweek event for our new parents, where the Reception team take parents through day-to-day logistics and helpful tips for getting the children ready for school.
