Nursery Admissions

All 3 and 4 year olds are eligible for fully funded 15 hours of nursery or childcare, and some working families are eligible for fully funded 30 hours.  We offer both 15 and 30 hours places to children in the term after their third birthday.

15 hours nursery

If you are not eligible for 30 hours, or do not wish to apply, you do not need register online, your child can attend nursery for 15 hours (half day).  We offer 15 hours as morning and afternoon sessions:

Morning sessions:          Start at 8:45                       End at 11:45

Afternoon sessions:       Start at 12:15                      End at 3:15

If you are not eligible for 30 hours but would like your child to attend for more than 15 hours, you will be able to pay for additional hours if required.  The current September 2025 rate of charges for additional hours can be seen below;

30 hours nursery

To see if you are eligible for 30 hours of nursery, you can check your eligibility online. If eligible, you will be issued with an ‘eligibility code’ which you will need to bring into school to confirm your application.

You can pick up an application form from the school office or click on the link below.

Applications can be made at any time. We keep a waiting list with places prioritised in the following order:

• Looked After Children
• Siblings of children already attending the school
• Distance

Nursery Application Form

As an early education provider, we must publish information about voluntary charges for consumables and any extras relating to free early education and childcare. The following document provides information relevant to our nursery.

Visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk for information about other entitlements you may be entitled to (e.g. Tax-Free Childcare).

Reception Class Admissions

If your child was born between 1^st September 2021 and 31 August 2022 they are due to start Reception Class in September 2025. You will need to apply for a place for your child by 15^th January 2026. If you live in Islington you must apply for a school place using the Islington application form. If you do not live in Islington, you must apply using your home local authority form.

Click here to access the Islington Online application form for Reception.

Online Reception Application Form

Click here to access the Islington Primary Booklet containing helpful information about the Islington admissions criteria, all Islington Primary Schools and how to apply:

Primary Admissions Booklet

Key dates

• 1^st September 2025 – Online application opens
• 15^th January 2026– Application deadline
• 19^th April 2026 – Offer day – you’ll get an offer by email in the evening

In year Admissions

If you would like your child to attend the school and they are not starting nursery or reception. You can apply online on the Islington website. Click here to access the in year application form.

Islington In-Year Admissions Page

Secondary School Admissions

If your child is in Year 6 and will be moving to secondary school next year, you must apply by 31st October. If you live in Islington you must apply for a school place using the Islington application form. If you do not live in Islington, you must apply using your home local authority form.

Click here to access the Islington secondary school application form.

Apply for a Secondary School Place

Click here to access the Islington Secondary School Booklet containing helpful information about the Islington admissions criteria, all Islington Secondary Schools and how to apply:

Secondary Admissions Booklet

Key dates

• 1st September 2024 – Online application opens
• 31st October 2025 – Application deadline
• 3rd March 2025 – Offer day – you’ll get an offer by email in the evening