Admissions

We are delighted that you are considering Cheam Common Infants.  Everything you need to know about applying for Nursery, Reception, or an In-Year Admission are detailed below.

Please see our Admissions Policies

Join Our School Tours for 2026 Reception & Nursery Admissions!

Thinking about our school for your child's Reception or Nursery year in 2026? We are excited to invite you to one of our upcoming school tours.

You will find all the available tour dates listed below. To ensure a personal experience, each tour will be limited to 20 families. We recommend signing up as soon as possible using this Google Form as tours fill up quickly and we will not be able to accommodate additional bookings once they are full.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Tuesday 7th October - 9.30 am

Wednesday 15th October - 9.30 am

Thursday 23rd October - 1.00 pm

Thursday 6th November - 9.30 am

Wednesday 12th November - 1.00 pm

Monday 24th November - 1.00 pm

Wednesday 7th January - 9.30 am

If you have recently moved to the area and are interested in an in-year admission, please contact the school office directly.

For any other questions, please email our admissions team at cciadmissions@leoacademytrust.co.uk.

Nursery Admissions

We welcome children the term after they turn three, with intakes in September, January, and April. However, our nursery often fills up quickly, especially in the Autumn term. If your child is eligible to start in the Spring or Summer term, we cannot guarantee a place will be available immediately, and they might need to wait until the Autumn term for a vacancy.

Nursery Applications for 2026/2027

The application deadline for the 2026/2027 academic year will be 15 January 2026. We will be uploading the application form and guidance to our website very soon.

Late Applications for Nursery 2025/2026

The deadline for 2025/2026 applications has passed (it was 15 January 2025). While we are still accepting applications, please be aware that the nursery is currently full for September 2025, and late applicants will be added to a waiting list.

If you would like to submit a late application for the 2025/2026 academic year, you can find the application form below.

CCI Application for Starting Nursery 2025/2026

CCIA Starting Nursery Guidance 2025/2026

Reception 

We have 120 places in Reception. All children need to apply for a Reception place regardless of previous pre-school education. Offers of Reception places are sent directly by the local authority. Once you have confirmed your acceptance of the offer to the Local Authority, your details will be forwarded to the school. You will then be informed by the school as to your child’s starting date. Your child will have the opportunity to visit the school prior to starting.

For Reception places, please apply via the the local authority you pay your council tax to, please click on the link below:

London Borough of Sutton - School Admissions 

In Year Applications

Pupil places throughout the school become available when families move away from the area. For more information on how to apply please click on the link below:

Applying for In Year Admissions

Extended Schools

Cheam Common Infants’ Academy operate their own extended schools service in-house.  For further details please contact the school office on 020 8337 4152 or email cciwac@leoacademytrust.co.uk.

Admissions Consultations 

LEO Academy Trust Admission Arrangements

Consultation Letter