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Anyone else anxious about tomorrow's primary school admissions email in London?

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Alicexo · 15/04/2026 14:50

Is anyone else a nervous wreck for the primary school admissions email to come out tomorrow, 16th April 2026? I’ve been a mess all day!!! Has anyone applied for schools in London?

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Ndc123 · 16/04/2026 09:11

I’m in Eltham so under Greenwich council. I’m feeling so anxious now 🤣

SarahLH92 · 16/04/2026 09:11

Alicexo · 16/04/2026 09:08

Ahh you’re very close to me! We’ve got this babe!! I’ve already checked the portal 1000 times this morning! Keep us updated x

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Yeah I see ur in Blackheath, thats not far... will definitely keep u all updated and look forward to finding out how u all get on with ur choices too x

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Alicexo · 16/04/2026 09:10

pinkkingfisher · 16/04/2026 06:54

@Alicexo oh nice, does Blackheath come under Lewisham? Im in Sydenham so other side of Lewisham

It doesn’t but my second choice comes under the borough of Lewisham. I’m in the middle of both boroughs

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Alicexo · 16/04/2026 09:08

AmIReallyTheGrownup · 16/04/2026 06:57

Good luck everyone. 21-22 was a low birth rate year so it should be a happier time today than last year.

Our catchment school was oversubscribed last year but they expected to be offering out of catchment today which hasn’t happened for a number of years.

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That’s so promising! Good luck!!

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Alicexo · 16/04/2026 09:08

SarahLH92 · 16/04/2026 09:06

Only just came across this app... omg im so nervous for today. I live in Brockley and im wishing u all so much luck that u get the choices u want today x

Ahh you’re very close to me! We’ve got this babe!! I’ve already checked the portal 1000 times this morning! Keep us updated x

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SarahLH92 · 16/04/2026 09:06

Only just came across this app... omg im so nervous for today. I live in Brockley and im wishing u all so much luck that u get the choices u want today x

AmIReallyTheGrownup · 16/04/2026 06:57

Good luck everyone. 21-22 was a low birth rate year so it should be a happier time today than last year.

Our catchment school was oversubscribed last year but they expected to be offering out of catchment today which hasn’t happened for a number of years.

pinkkingfisher · 16/04/2026 06:54

@Alicexo oh nice, does Blackheath come under Lewisham? Im in Sydenham so other side of Lewisham

kirinm · 16/04/2026 06:52

Our school is very oversubscribed but I know of quite a few parents who braved the waiting list and got in.

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Alicexo · 16/04/2026 06:49

pinkkingfisher · 16/04/2026 06:47

I’m SE London too. Gonna be a longggg day

I’m in Blackheath, not sure if you’re near? I’ve already checked the portal a million times. Already been the longest day ever 😂

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pinkkingfisher · 16/04/2026 06:47

I’m SE London too. Gonna be a longggg day

DestituteDesperate · 16/04/2026 06:13

Been checking portal all night and no emails - so definitely won’t bother looking until after 5pm for NW London.

Long day at work ahead.

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Alicexo · 16/04/2026 06:11

A3049 · 15/04/2026 20:59

I’m so nervous! Also in London. My first choice is very oversubscribed. Last year there were 231 applicants for 60 places. I’m within last year’s cut off distance, but I’m still anxious as it all depends on this year’s siblings and distances. The waiting is brutal! Good luck everyone 🥰

Good luck to you!! X

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Alicexo · 16/04/2026 06:10

I’m going to be refreshing the portal like crazy today 😂

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Alicexo · 16/04/2026 06:09

Leeefing · 15/04/2026 22:52

Love this thread and knowing others are feeling the same. Anxiously waiting here in (SW) London too. We had quite a few schools near us but they are all cutting their rolls due to falling birth rate so although we were in catchment for our top 3 last year who knows with those changes how it will go? Our second choice had 17 out of 30 places go to siblings last year!

I’m in SE London and same!! A lot of the places went to siblings which is crazy! Good luck today!

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Alicexo · 16/04/2026 06:07

Thickasabrick89 · 16/04/2026 05:51

I don't think the results are showing for me yet. I assume it would say in the application section

Nothing for me either!

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Alicexo · 16/04/2026 06:07

Firsttimemum202 · 16/04/2026 00:21

Results out online for us, first choice offered so relieved 😅

Woooo! Congratulations, what a relief for you! Do you mind me asking where you are?

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Thickasabrick89 · 16/04/2026 05:51

I don't think the results are showing for me yet. I assume it would say in the application section

Firsttimemum202 · 16/04/2026 00:21

Results out online for us, first choice offered so relieved 😅

Nonameeo · 16/04/2026 00:14

Results are out for us. First choice 🥳

Goodluck everyone

Leeefing · 15/04/2026 22:52

Love this thread and knowing others are feeling the same. Anxiously waiting here in (SW) London too. We had quite a few schools near us but they are all cutting their rolls due to falling birth rate so although we were in catchment for our top 3 last year who knows with those changes how it will go? Our second choice had 17 out of 30 places go to siblings last year!

user593 · 15/04/2026 21:12

I was very nervous but we got our first choice last year. Good luck everyone.

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Alicexo · 15/04/2026 21:07

Please everyone update us as you know what you get!! Xx

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A3049 · 15/04/2026 20:59

I’m so nervous! Also in London. My first choice is very oversubscribed. Last year there were 231 applicants for 60 places. I’m within last year’s cut off distance, but I’m still anxious as it all depends on this year’s siblings and distances. The waiting is brutal! Good luck everyone 🥰

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Alicexo · 15/04/2026 20:41

Playingcricket · 15/04/2026 20:38

I honestly thought about it so much and analysed everything. But no amount of stats and visits and hearsay and Ofsted reports and SATS scores and “vibes” can really tell you how your child will get on! So much of that will be about things that you can’t control for, even with the best will in the world.

(I’d still be fretting though. This is very easy to say with the gift of hindsight! 😂)

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I’ve been googling ‘chances of getting into this school’ etc all day. My partner is sick of me at this point! And you’re so right, we can’t control this, what will be will be! But it’s still bloody scary 😂

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