St Luke's CofE Primary School
Applying for Nursery
Application for Admission to Nursery
We manage our own nursery class admissions and applications are made directly to the school. St Luke’s offers up to 30 nursery places, made up of 15-hour and 30-hour options for children aged 3-4. Our nursery is only open in the school term-time (38 weeks of the year).
Click here to access information about the different types of nursery education available as well as when and how to apply for a nursery place.
Click here for our Admissions and Procedures Policy for selection and oversubscription criteria.
Our Nursery Sessions
We offer both 15-hour and 30-hour nursery places, with the option to add fee-paying hours to extend your child’s early entitlement. Spaces for the morning session are part of the 15 hours of early education entitlement, at no cost. The entitlement must be spread equally across the whole week Monday to Friday. 30-hour places are either:
- Extended entitlement - click here.
- Privately paid for places.
We also provide a Breakfast Club (from September 2026) and an After-School Club. The image below outlines the different session options and timings available.
Children may bring a packed lunch, or they can choose a hot lunch provided by our caterers, which can be paid for directly (£2.95 - subject to change). For more information about school lunches, please click here. Any trips and enrichment activities will be subject to an additional voluntary charge. Children will not be excluded from the activity but we reserve the right to cancel any activities if insufficient contributions are received.
Starting Nursery in September
- Your child must be 3 years old by 31st August to apply for a September place.
Starting Nursery in January or April
- Children must be 3 years old by 31st December for a January start, and by 31st March for an April start. January and April places are offered only if spaces are available.
Nursery Wraparound Club
The LookOut is our wraparound club provision for Nursery children. The Breakfast Club starts at either 7.30am or 8.00am (from September 2026) and the After School Club sessions run from 3.30pm to 5.50pm.
Children remain in the familiar Nursery setting, where they can enjoy a range of carefully planned activities and also access the outdoor play area. A variety of small group experiences are offered, including arts and crafts, role play, and problem-solving activities, creating a fun, calm, and enriching end to the school day.
Children receive high-quality, nurturing care throughout every session, supported by experienced staff who ensure they feel safe, secure, and happy until they are collected.
