Admissions

We welcome pupils at four important stages—Nursery and Reception at Stoughton Infant School, Year 3 at Northmead Junior School, and through In-year admissions across both schools—providing multiple opportunities to join our thriving school community.

Nursery

Our Nursery Class is called ‘Ladybirds’.

September Admissions 2026  

There is one Nursery intake in September each year. Children will only be admitted at other points in the year, if spaces become available. 
A child will be eligible for admission to the nursery from the term after they turn 3 years old. Admission will be subject to an application being made and places available.   

For full information regarding our Nursery admissions procedure, please refer to our Nursery Admissions Policy.

Applications for Nursery places starting in September 2026 are now open. Please read the information below before completing the application form at the bottom of this section. 

The deadline for applications was 15th March 2026. Successful applicants will be notified no later than 22nd April 2026.

Any applications received after the deadline will be considered late and be automatically added to the waiting list.

 We offer 3 attendance patterns:

  • 30 hour places (funded or part-funded), Monday to Friday, 8.50am to 2.50pm
  • 15 hour places, Monday and Tuesday, 8.50am to 2.50pm and Wednesday 8.50am-11.50am
  • 15 hour places, Wednesday 11.50am-2.50pm, Thursday and Friday 8.50am -2.50pm   

Nursery Top-Up Fees: 
All 3 & 4 year olds are eligible for 15 hour free funding to attend a Nursery setting.

If you are not entitled to 30 hours Free Childcare for Working Parents, but would like a full-time space, you will be required to top up the additional 15 hours. The weekly fee for 2025-2026 for the additional 15hrs is £93.75 (this is subject to change for each academic year). This amount will be invoiced termly in advance but can either be paid in full or in 3 instalments. If Nursery top-up fees are not paid promptly, you are at risk of your child’s Nursery place being reduced to 15 hours per week.   

Click the link below to apply for September 2026 entry:  Application Form 2026/2027

Nursery Tours 

We are delighted to welcome prospective parents to visit our Nursery Class and see what makes our Nursery so special. You will meet with one of our Nursery Teachers, Mrs Coles who will show you our setting and answer any questions you may have. Scheduled tours for a September intake take place from October – February prior to the March deadline of the year of entry. 

 

Reception and Year 3  

Choosing the right school for your child is a very important decision, we offer school tours of Stoughton and Northmead in the autumn term from late September through to early January. Learning Partners Academy Trust is the admission authority for this school.

September 2026 Entry

If your child is due to start school Reception(Children born between 1 September 2021 and August 2022) or Year 3 in September 2026, parents should follow the steps on the Surrey County Council website. You can apply between 3 November 2025 and 15 January 2026.

September 2027 Entry

If your child is due to start school Reception (Children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023) or Year 3 in September 2027, parents should follow the steps on the Surrey County Council website. You can apply between 3 November 2026 and 15 January 2027.  

Applying on time will give your child the best chance of getting one of your preferred schools.
Our school admission policies and supplementary forms for staff can be found on our policies page.

 

In Year Admissions

Learning Partners Academy Trust is the admission authority for both Stoughton Infants and Northmead Juniors.

If your child is already in primary education (Year R through to Year 6) and need to change schools outside the normal admissions period (for example, if you are moving house), you should do this via Surrey County Council. All applications will be handled in accordance with the criteria in our admission policies.

Once Surrey Admissions has informed the school, our Admissions Team will be in contact if a space is available. Alternatively if you have received an offer from Surrey Admissions please feel free to call the school office to discuss the next steps:

Stoughton Infant School (Year R – Year 2): 01483 504172

Northmead Junior School (Year 3 – Year 6): 01483 529870

Appeals

Full information on the appeals process can be found here

Appeal Guidance 

Appeals are now being heard on a face-to-face basis. If you have difficulties attending, please contact the School Appeals Service.
Appeals for September 2026 resulting from year of entry or transfer applications: 

School Offer Appeals lodged by Appeals to be heard by 
Secondary 2nd March 2026 13th April 2026 16th June 2026 (40 school days) 
Primary 16th April 2026 15th May 2026 17th July 2026 (40 school days) 

NB: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.  Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.  

Appeals are not heard in school holidays, which will vary depending on the school. 

Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing. Appellants will be sent a copy of the school’s case 7 clear working days in advance of the hearing. Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal is received by 5pm on the day notified in the letter with details of the hearing. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.  

In year or immediate entry appeals 

Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.