Woodgrange Infant School

Nursery

Admissions to our Nursery class are organised at school. We register children from the age of 2 years.
Children may be admitted after their 3rd Birthday, according to the availability of spaces. Spaces are allocated with consideration to a child’s age and the distance between home and school.

All children are entitled to 15 hours- 3 per day in either a morning- 8.45-11.45am or afternoon 12.30-3.30pm session.

Some families areeligible for 30 hours free childcare. (see below) If you wish to register your child for a Nursery place please email Nursery-intake@woodgrange.newham.sch.uk 30 hour places are offered (9-3.30 daily) 30 hours for parents Attendance at our Nursery is no guarantee of a school place.

Reception Classes

Admissions to Reception classes are managed by LB Newham. Admissions are based on distance between home and school.

Visiting Woodgrange for Admission in September

We are very happy to show you our school. Tours begin at 9.30am and last between 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the group. To book a place please email info@woodgrange.newham.sch.uk with your name, address, a contact phone number and the number of adult spaces you require (max 2 per family).

Normal Admissions

You will need to apply for a reception class place in an infant or primary school for September .

If your child lives in Newham you will need to apply via London Borough of Newham. But if your child lives outside Newham, but you want him or her to go to school in Newham, you will need to apply through the local authority in the borough you live in.

Remember, you must always apply for a place, even if your child already attends the nursery of your preferred school

School Finder

We recommend you use the Newham School Finder tool to determine the location of your preferred Newham schools and calculate home to school distances. https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Services/Primary-School-Fact-Finder.aspx

Infant to Junior school transition

​If your child lives in Newham you will need to apply via London Borough of Newham. But if your child lives outside Newham, but you want him or her to go to school in Newham, you will need to apply through the local authority in the borough you live in.

In Year admissions into primary school (mid term and mid phase)

If your family arrives in Newham during the school year and your child needs a school place in the borough you must complete an In Year form.

The place offered may not be at the school you prefer as that school may not have a suitable place available.