Admissions

Rotherfield is a local authority maintained school. We adhere to Islington Council’s 'Determined Admission Arrangements', which are updated annually by the council: School admissions information | Islington Council

September 2026 Reception Intake

We’re delighted that you are considering Rotherfield. We have an incredible leadership and Early Years team who are dedicated to providing exceptional care, learning and personal development for all children. 

Applications for Reception 2026 opened on the 1st September and are made via Islington Council through their website. Please see the link as follows: Apply for a primary school place | Islington Council 

You will also need to complete an Admissions Form which is specifically for Rotherfield Primary School: Admission Form 

We know that seeing your child’s school in incredibly important and helps you decide on where you want them to be. For that reason, we offer school tours for prospective Reception parents throughout autumn term. You can find more details about school tours below.

In-Year Applications

If you wish to apply for a school place in-year click on the following link: Apply for a school place in-year | Islington Council

Further advice

The Islington School Admissions Team will be pleased to help you and can be contacted on 020 7527 5515.