Admissions
The London Borough of Hounslow is responsible for allocating school places for Reception to Year 2.
To register for any updates on admissions procedures or open morning dates, please email office@fhi.hounslow.sch.uk with the subject line 'Keep me informed' and add whether it relates to 'Reception 2026/Nursery 2026'.
Reception Admissions
Starting Reception in September 2026 - Applications now open
Applications to start Reception in September 2026 are now open. Children may join the Reception class in the September following their 4th birthday. If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 your child will start school in September 2026. Applications must be made online using e-admissions. Closing date for applications - 15th January 2026.
To register for any updates on admissions procedures or open morning dates, please email office@fhi.hounslow.sch.uk with the subject line 'Keep me informed - Reception 2026'.
In-year Admissions - Reception
To apply for a place during the current school year, please visit https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20029/in-year_admissions. A copy of the in-year admissions form can also be found at the bottom of the page.
Nursery Admissions
Starting Nursery September 2026 - Applications Open January 2026
Applications to start Nursery in September 2026 will open in January 2026. Children may join the Nursery class in the September following their 3rd birthday.
Our Nursery provides outstanding teaching and learning alongside the rest of the school, as recognised in our Ofsted report. Attending our Nursery provides your children with an excellent start to their school life.
We provide the 15 hours universal entitlement of high quality education to all families in our Nursery (mornings - 8.45am to 11.45am or afternoons 12.30pm to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday during term-time). We also offer 30 hours of free childcare/education to those families who are eligible.
If you think you might be entitled to claim 30 hours, please see the DFE eligibility criteria here. The 30 hour nursery timings are 8.45am to 2.45pm. Parents who wish their children to stay until 3.30pm can do so for a small charge. See this page for more information.
To register for any updates on admissions procedures or open morning dates, please email office@fhi.hounslow.sch.uk with the subject line 'Keep me informed - Nursery 2026'.
In-year Admissions - Nursery
Applications to start Nursery in September 2025 have now closed however we may have limited spaces available or you can be added to our waiting list. Please download an application form (below) or collect one from the School Office.
Applications must be accompanied with copies of your most recent council tax bill and your child's short birth certificate.
​Please download the application form below for September 2025, email it to office@fhi.hounslow.sch.uk