How to Apply
Welcome to Shalom Noam
Shalom Noam is a warm, happy, and nurturing school. We equip our pupils with the skills, confidence, and values they need to become well-rounded, capable adults who are prepared to navigate the wider world with integrity and purpose.
At the heart of our ethos are strong Torah values, with a particular focus on middos and chesed. Alongside this, we promote core British values and offer a well-rounded education in both Kodesh and Chol, enabling our children to become thoughtful, engaged members of both the Jewish community and wider society.
If you are considering applying to Shalom Noam, we warmly invite you to experience the unique atmosphere of our school in person. Please contact the School Office to arrange a tour—we look forward to welcoming you.
Open Day
Shalom Noam holds an Open Day for prospective parents during the autumn term. The exact date will be confirmed shortly and shared here as well as in local press. If you would like to be notified once the date is announced, please email sbm@shalomnoam.org to register your interest.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the warmth and spirit of our school community.
Applications for Nursery
If your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023, you are eligible to apply for a place at Shalom Noam Nursery for September 2026. You should apply directly to the School either by returning your application to the School Office or by emailing it to sbm@shalomnoam.org Applications must be received by the School by no later than 5 December 2025.
When applying you will need to provide:
- A completed Application Form
- A completed Supplementary Information Form (SIF)
- A copy of your child’s birth certificate
Before applying you should also ensure you read our Nursery Admissions Policy and Procedure.
In the event that there are more applications than places available, the School will give priority in accordance with the criteria set out in the Nursery Admissions Policy and Procedure. The school gives priority to applicants that are orthodox Jewish based on the satisfactory completion of a Supplementary Information Form.
Nursery Admissions Policy and Procedure – 2026 - 2027
Admissions Policy Shalom Noam Primary School
Supplementary Information Form
Please note that acceptance of a place to Shalom Noam Primary School nursery is not a guarantee of a place in the Reception class. Admission to Shalom Noam Primary School Reception will require a new application and is subject to our Admissions Policy and Procedure.
Applications for Reception
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, you are eligible to apply for a place in Reception for September 2026. You will need to fill in a Common Application Form (CAF) through the council of the Borough in which you live.
If you live in Barnet then this is the link to the Common Application Form (external link). For residents of other boroughs, the CAF should be easily locatable on the Council website.
You should also complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF), which must be delivered either by sending it to the School Office or by emailing it to sbm@shalomnoam.org.
Before applying you should also ensure you read our School Admissions Policy and Procedure.
In the event that there are more applications than places available, the school will give priority in accordance with the criteria set out in the School Admissions Policy and Procedure. The school gives priority to applicants that are orthodox Jewish based on the satisfactory completion of a Supplementary Information Form.
School Admissions Policy and Procedure – 2026 - 2027
Supplementary Information Form
In-Year Admissions
Where space is available, we are able to offer in-year admissions. If you are interested in your child joining Shalom Noam, please contact the School Office, which will advise you whether a space is available and how to proceed. You will need to fill in a Common Application Form (CAF) through the council of the Borough in which you live. We seek to provide you with a decision on your application within 10 days and no later than 15 days.
In-year admissions will be considered in accordance with our 2025 - 2026 year policies.
School Admissions Policy and Procedure – 2026 - 2027
Nursery Admissions Policy and Procedure - 2026-2027
Admissions for September 2026
Admissions for September 2026 for both the Nursery and Reception will be in accordance with the Schools Admissions Policy and Procedures for the 2026-27 academic year. These will be published once determined by the school.
Admission Appeals
If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a place for your child at Shalom Noam, either for Nursery or at the School, you have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel. You must submit your appeal in writing which you can do either by delivering it to the school office or by email to sbm@shalomnoam.org. Please mark your appeal for the attention of the Chair of the Admissions Committee. Your appeal must be lodged 20 school days from the date of notification that your application was unsuccessful. All appeals are conducted in accordance with the school's published timetable and the government's statutory guidance set out in the School Admission Appeals Code (2022, or as may be amended).
Timetable for the conduct of Admission Appeals
Further Assistance
Please do not hesitate to contact the Marilyn Gerson, the School Business Manager, if you have any questions about our application procedure or require assistance in making your application.