ADMISSIONS
OPEN DAYS
For Reception Class 2025:
Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 3.45pm
Thursday 7th November at 10.00am
NURSERY ADMISSIONS
Applications for Nursery places are made via school by returning a Nursery Application form. Children are eligible to start nursery the term after their third birthday.
At St. Stephen's, we offer the following sessions:
AM Nursery - 8.45am-11.45am
All Day Nursery - 8.45am-11.45am and 12.30pm-3.30pm*
*This offer is only for those who are eligible for the government's 30 hours free childcare scheme. Children can stay for the lunch period (11.45am-12.30pm) at a charge of £3.50 per day. This covers the additional supervision costs incurred.
Use the Childcare Choices button below to check eligibility and apply for 30 hours free childcare.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Admissions to schools are made via the Local Authority that the child resides in. Application schedules are in place for the following:
Reception Class - deadline is usually in the January prior to the September start.
Middle and High School - deadline is usually in the October prior to the September start.
Otherwise, an 'In Year Transfer' application will be required.