Whittington Primary and Nursery School

Admission Arrangements 2025 - 2026

Nursery

Children may be admitted to our Nursery (Foundation Stage 1) in the September after their third birthday and can attend morning sessions, full days or a combination of both, during term time. 

Nursery applications for September 2025 will be made directly to the school and will open on 1st November 2024 and close on 31st January 2025. Places will be allocated after that, according to the school's Admissions' Policy. Late applications will be considered if places are still available.

Reception Class

Children are admitted to our Reception (Foundation Stage 2) in the September after their fourth birthday. This is for full time sessions. We have 45 places available. Applications will be made online through Staffordshire County Council from 1st November 2024 until the closing date of 15th January 2025.    

Reception class places are allocated by the Pupil Support Services of the Local Authority.  The Application Process for September 2025 Reception places opens on 1st November 2024.  More information is available on their website:-

http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/schoolsandcolleges/admissions