How many pupils attend Laleham Lea School?

Laleham Lea School has 111 pupils on roll.

What ages does Laleham Lea School take?

Laleham Lea School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Laleham Lea School located?

Laleham Lea School is located in Purley, CR8 3JJ, Croydon.

How do I apply to Laleham Lea School?

Laleham Lea School is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

Does Laleham Lea School have a religious character?

Yes — Laleham Lea School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Laleham Lea School?

When Laleham Lea School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Baptised Catholic / previously looked after — Looked after Baptised Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked after Baptised Catholic children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Baptised Catholic — The candidate is a Baptised Catholic (Baptism certificate will be required); 3. Other looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children not covered by point 1, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: Where there is over subscription within a category, the following priorities will apply: 1. Current Nursery pupils 2. The candidate has a sibling at school 3. Date of registration.

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How places are decided at Laleham Lea School

When there are more applications than places for 2024-25 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Baptised Catholic / previously looked after — Looked after Baptised Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked after Baptised Catholic children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Baptised Catholic — The candidate is a Baptised Catholic (Baptism certificate will be required)
3Other looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children not covered by point 1, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
4Other children

If two applications tie: Where there is over subscription within a category, the following priorities will apply: 1. Current Nursery pupils 2. The candidate has a sibling at school 3. Date of registration

This is an independent Catholic day school; oversubscription criteria apply within categories via nursery attendance, sibling link, then date of registration.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Laleham Lea School: key facts

How many pupils attend Laleham Lea School?: Laleham Lea School has 111 pupils on roll.
What ages does Laleham Lea School take?: Laleham Lea School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Laleham Lea School located?: Laleham Lea School is located in Purley, CR8 3JJ, Croydon.
How do I apply to Laleham Lea School?: Laleham Lea School is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.
Does Laleham Lea School have a religious character?: Yes — Laleham Lea School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Laleham Lea School?: When Laleham Lea School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Baptised Catholic / previously looked after — Looked after Baptised Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked after Baptised Catholic children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Baptised Catholic — The candidate is a Baptised Catholic (Baptism certificate will be required); 3. Other looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children not covered by point 1, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: Where there is over subscription within a category, the following priorities will apply: 1. Current Nursery pupils 2. The candidate has a sibling at school 3. Date of registration.

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How places are decided at Laleham Lea School

When there are more applications than places for 2024-25 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Baptised Catholic / previously looked after — Looked after Baptised Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked after Baptised Catholic children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
2Baptised Catholic — The candidate is a Baptised Catholic (Baptism certificate will be required)
3Other looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children not covered by point 1, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order.
4Other children

This is an independent Catholic day school; oversubscription criteria apply within categories via nursery attendance, sibling link, then date of registration.

Laleham Lea School: key facts

How many pupils attend Laleham Lea School?: Laleham Lea School has 111 pupils on roll.
What ages does Laleham Lea School take?: Laleham Lea School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Laleham Lea School located?: Laleham Lea School is located in Purley, CR8 3JJ, Croydon.
How do I apply to Laleham Lea School?: Laleham Lea School is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.
Does Laleham Lea School have a religious character?: Yes — Laleham Lea School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Laleham Lea School?: When Laleham Lea School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Baptised Catholic / previously looked after — Looked after Baptised Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked after Baptised Catholic children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; 2. Baptised Catholic — The candidate is a Baptised Catholic (Baptism certificate will be required); 3. Other looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children not covered by point 1, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or becoming the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: Where there is over subscription within a category, the following priorities will apply: 1. Current Nursery pupils 2. The candidate has a sibling at school 3. Date of registration.

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