From September we can admit up to 90 children to Reception each September. (Until recently we could only admit 45 and have been oversubscribed for several years. Children start Reception in the September before they turn five.
Children are admitted according to the admissions policy of the London Borough of Islington. The current order of priority is: children with particular educational needs; children with a brother or sister at the school; those who live nearest to the school. Living in Islington is not one of the priority criteria.
Please note: Attending our nursery does not guarantee a school places for your child. Before applying, please do come and see the school and meet with the Headteacher.
The application deadline for the September Reception intake is always in January. Please check the current year’s deadline (and what to do if you have not applied by the deadline) on the Islington Council website or contact Islington Admissions on 020 7527 5661.
Islington Council — Primary school admissions
Applications to Islington primary schools are managed centrally as part of a pan-London scheme. If you live outside Islington you should apply via your local council’s website. For example, Camden residents should apply via the Camden Council website or by contacting Camden Admissions on 020 7974 1625.
To apply for a place for an older child (“in-year admissions”), contact your borough admissions team as above.
2 year olds
In September , we moved into our new building, and opened a brand new provision for 2 year olds. Children can be admitted in the term after their second birthday:
These are 15 hour places, term time only, Monday to Friday, morning or afternoon. See below for information on free early education for 2 year olds and details of our charges if you are not eligible for the free 15 hours.
If you wish to apply, please download and complete the attached form 1b-2-YO-Nursery-Application-Form-1 and bring it to the school office along with your child’s birth certificate or passport. We will also need proof of address (for you and your child).
Please get in touch if you’d like to know more by emailing us. We will follow the Islington admissions procedure: Tufnell Park School Nursery admissions policy
How to get 15 hours free early education (2 year olds) Find out if you are eligible for 15 hours free 2 year old early education here: http://www.islington.gov.uk/free2 If you receive an ‘eligibility code’ , please the Parent Declaration Form so that we can receive the funding for your child’s place. Parent Declaration Form
3 and 4 year olds
We offer part-time and full-time places:
Our 15 hour sessions are Monday-Friday (term time only) first half of the week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning) OR second half of the week (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday).
Our 30 hour places are Monday-Friday (term time only) from 9.00am to 3.25pm.
Children can be admitted in the term after their third birthday
All 3-4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours free early education. Working families may be entitled to 30 hours. See below for more information and our charges.
If you wish to apply for a place, please download and complete the attached application form 1a-3-4-YO-Nursery-Application-Form and bring it to the school office along with your child’s birth certificate or passport. We will also need proof of address (for you and your child).
It is also important to stress that acceptance to our Nursery class does not ensure a place in the main school. Please see how to apply for a Reception place in our school here: Admissions (Reception to Year 6)
If you would like to visit our 3-4 year old nursery, please call the main school office on 020 7607 4852 or email us.
How to get 15 or 30 hours free early education (3-4 year olds) All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours free early learning.
To get the free 15 hours, you do not need to do anything except complete the Parent Declaration Form so that we can receive the funding for your child’s place. Parent Declaration From
Many working families are eligible for 30 hours per week.
If you would like 30 hours and are working parent(s) you can apply for an ‘eligibility code’ here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-tax-free-childcare
When you have your eligibility code, please write this on your Parent Declaration Form.
Islington Council may also be able to help if you if you don’t qualify for the above schemes but are just starting work or in training which will lead to work. The Childcare Bursary could provide short-term support – find out more here: www.islington.gov.uk/children-and-families/benefits-and-financial-support/childcare-bursary
Government tax-free childcare and other help with paying for childcare
The Childcare Choices website is a great place to find out all the different types of childcare support available to you, depending on the age of your child and your circumstances: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Our leaflet (below) tells you a bit about different schemes available to help you with early learning and childcare costs:
3 INFORMATION Save Money Tax Free Childcare and Vouchers May. There is lots more information about support with childcare and about childcare providers on the Islington Family Information Service website: http://www.islington.gov.uk/fis
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