Our Nursery Admissions
At Newbury Park Primary School, we offer either a morning nursery session or an afternoon nursery session, which are funded by the government’s early years entitlement.
We can admit children to our Nursery in the school term after their third birthday if spaces are available. Parents are entitled to 15 hours of free Early Years education for their child each week (i.e. 5 sessions of 3 hours/day for 38 weeks
Morning session – 8.45 - 11.45am
Afternoon session – 12.30 – 3.30pm
We do not offer any chargeable extras.
Eligibility for Nursery Admissions
- 2025/26 Admissions: Children born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022
- 2026/27 Admissions: Children born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023
If your child was born within the dates above, please complete the Nursery Admissions Form to apply. Once submitted, the form will be sent automatically to our Admissions Officer.
How to apply
To apply for a nursery place at our school, please click on the link below to complete the Nursery admissions form:
To help support your child's development for a nursery please see PowerPoint below - 'Lets Get Ready for Nursery'
Lets Get Ready for Nursery Powerpoint
Any queries please email admin@newburypark.redbridge.sch.uk.
Admissions Criteria
Applications are considered based on the following priorities:
1. Looked After Children: This includes children currently in the care of a Local Authority or previously looked after children who have become subject to adoption, residence orders, or special guardianship orders as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989.
2. Siblings: Preference is given to older children with siblings currently attending the school at the time of admission.
3. All Other Applicants: Places are allocated to older children first, based on their date of birth.
Please Note:
- Admission to Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception. A separate application must be made to the London Borough of Redbridge for a Reception place.
- Whether or not your child attends a Nursery or another early years setting will not affect their chance of being admitted to Reception.
- The statutory right to appeal does not apply to Nursery admissions.
Newbury Park Primary School Nursery is signed up to provide the universal 15-hour early years entitlement.
Pattern of hours for the early years entitlement
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Our Nursery operates on a term-time only basis, for 38 weeks per year, in line with the school academic calendar.
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Parents can access a maximum of 15 funded hours per week.
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Funded hours are offered as either:
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Five morning sessions, 8.45 am–11.45 am, or
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Five afternoon sessions, 12.30 pm–3.30 pm
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We do not offer a stretched offer across more than 38 weeks.
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Parents must choose either morning or afternoon sessions; a combination of sessions is not available.
Chargeable extras
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Newbury Park Primary School Nursery does not charge for any extras.
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We do not offer additional paid hours beyond the funded entitlement.
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There are no charges for food, consumables, activities or additional services.
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Parents do not pay for meals or snacks during Nursery sessions.
Support with childcare costs
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Parents may be eligible for additional support with childcare costs through schemes such as Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare. Further information can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Further information
If you have any questions about accessing the early years entitlement, or wish to discuss arrangements further, please contact the school office at admin@newburypark.
New Starter Information
Welcome to Newbury Park Primary School
Dear Families,
On behalf of the staff and governors, it is a pleasure to welcome you and your child to Newbury Park Primary School.
Our vision, reflected in our motto “Learning for life, achieving together,” drives everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, creativity, courage, and curiosity, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
We believe in meeting the needs of the whole child, fostering a ‘can-do’ approach to learning, and equipping pupils with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school and beyond.
At Newbury Park, learning comes first. We strive to create a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where high standards of behavior and achievement are the norm. Through our enriched curriculum, we aim to develop pupils who are confident communicators, creative thinkers, and problem solvers, equipped to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.
We value the home-school partnership and welcome feedback from families to ensure every child has the best possible experience. Should you need any additional support, please contact your child’s class teacher or refer to our communication guidelines.
We are excited to welcome your family into our vibrant school community and look forward to a successful and happy journey with your child.
Important Information for New Starters
Please note: You will not be able to access systems such as ParentMail (our communication system) or school dinner money accounts until your child has officially started at Newbury Park.
School calendar dates 2024/2025
Information for Parents - how to register and eligibility for free school meals & pupil premium.
Safeguarding Information - Nut Free School
Parents' Code of Conduct
Iris Parentmail (school communication system)
Once your child has started school you should receive a link the next day to join our school communication system. Please click on the link to register and ensure that you set a 12 digit password. If you have any difficulties please email the admin inbox (admin@newburypark.redbridge.sch.uk). Please click on the link for further information.
School learning platforms
All pupils once they have started use various learning platforms (Google classroom). Again you will receive a link via Parentmail to all platforms with your child's username and password. Please see below information to help you connect to these learning platforms. There is also further information on our website under Home Learning.
Google classroom - Instructions for parents
