Admissions Arrangements for Dallam Community Primary School
Admissions to Seedlings (2 year olds)
The maximum number of children in Seedlings is dependent on staffing ratios ensuring that the OFSTED regulations are adhered to. (Ratios - Staffing 1:4)
Children can be admitted to Seedlings the term after they turn two, dependent on the family meeting the Local Authority funding criteria. You can check if your child is eligible by visiting:
Parents who wish their child to join Seedlings need to express an interest by visiting the school office and completing a Nursery admissions form.
If the places are over-subscribed, your child will be added to the waiting list and places will be offered in line with the school oversubscription criteria.
Admissions to Acorns (3 and 4 year olds)
The maximum number of children in Acorns and Saplings is dependent on staffing ratios ensuring that the OFSTED regulations are adhered to. (Ratios - Staffing 1:13 with a class teacher, 1:8 without)
Children can be admitted to Nursery the term after they turn three, dependent on available spaces.
Parents who wish their child to join Acorns need to express an interest by visiting the school office and completing a Nursery admissions form. To access 30 hours you will need to present your code and you check your eligibility by visiting:
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/how-to-apply-for-30-hours-free-childcare/
If the places are over-subscribed, your child will be added to the waiting list and places will be offered in line with the school oversubscription criteria.
Admissions to Primary School (Reception - Y6)
As a Maintained primary School, September admission to Reception class is faciltated through WBC and is administered in accordance with their Admission Policy. You will need to apply for a place online and full details can be found at:
https://www.warrington.gov.uk/primary-school-admissions
Parents considering sending their child to our school mid-term should contact the Warrington Borough Council's (WBC) school admissions team on 01925 446226 or email schoolsadmissions@warrington.gov.uk.
Once you have spoken with the admissions team, they will contact school to check if there is space. If school is able to accept your child, the Headteacher will be happy to arrange for you and your child to come and look around before starting here.
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