In-year admissions to Prendergast Vale School are now open for 2026-27 and we welcome applications. In-year admissions to Prendergast Vale School (Reception* – Year 11) are now open. We welcome applications from families interested in joining our school community. Please note that while spaces are available in some year groups, others are currently full. Where a year group is fully subscribed, any new applicants will be placed on the relevant waiting list. You can apply by completing an in-year application form, available on this website. To ensure your application can be processed, please provide all requested supporting documents, making sure they are current. In-Year Admissions to Prendergast Vale School (Reception-Year 11) The above in-year information applies to Reception - Year 11 only. For details about applying to our Nursery, please visit our Nursery Admissions page: Admission to the Nursery at Prendergast Vale School Please read the admissions information carefully. Our Admissions Policy 2026-27 and Nursery Admissions Policy 2026-27 are available to view on our School Policies webpage. *For in-year admissions to Reception and Year 7, the starting school/secondary transfer planned rounds apply until 31 December each year. This school participates in the pan London Admissions Scheme and all applications for entry to Reception and Year 7 in the planned round must go via your local authority until the end of December of the year of entry. From the start of term in January each year, our standard in-year admissions procedure applies to in-year applications to Reception and Year 7 and you must apply direct to Prendergast Vale School from January onwards.  

    Dear Parents, Carers and Students, We hope you have had a restful and enjoyable summer break. As we prepare to open our doors for the new academic year, please find key details regarding the start of term arrangements, key dates, uniform expectations, and required equipment. Key Dates for Autumn Term Wednesday 3rd September: Staff Training Day (School closed to students) Thursday 4th September: Start of term 8.15am: Vian Street gate opens for Years 7 and 11 11.00am: Elmira Street gate opens for Year 8, 9 and 10 Monday 7th September: Year 11 Parents Information Evening   5 - 6pm Tuesday 8th September: Year 10 Parents Information Evening   5 - 6pm Thursday 10th September: Year 8 Parents Information Evening  5 - 6 pm Tuesday 15th September: Year 9 Parents Information Evening    5 - 6 pm Thursday 17th September: Year 7 Parents Information and Meet the Tutor Evening  5 - 6pm Friday 23rd October: Federation INSET day Half term: Monday 26th October - Tuesday 3rd November Return to school on Wednesday 4th November Uniform Reminders We take great pride in our school identity and expect all students to wear the full school uniform correctly every day. Blazer: School blazer with badge (must be worn at all times around the school site). Shirt: Plain white shirt, fully buttoned and tucked into trousers/skirt. Tie: Official school tie, worn neatly up to the collar. Trousers/Skirt: Tailored black trousers or official pleated school skirt (knee-length) Footwear: Plain, polishable black leather shoes or fully black trainers.  Jewellery & Makeup: Two pairs of small, plain silver or gold studs in earlobes only. One small nose stud. False nails and false eye lashes are not permitted.Nail polish must be natural and discreet. PE Kit: Official school sports shirt, green shorts/black tracksuit trousers (unbranded) Equipment Expectations To ensure lessons begin promptly without disruption, every student must arrive with a fully equipped pencil case every day. Essential Daily Items: 2x Black or blue ballpoint pens 2x HB Pencils 1x Red pen (for self/peer corrections) Pencil sharpener and eraser 30cm clear ruler Calculator Reading book  We look forward to welcoming our students back for a successful and productive term. Thank you for your continued support in maintaining high standards across our school community. Mrs Wilde Deputy HeadTeacher