St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Admissions
Starting Nursery
At St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School, we are delighted to welcome children into our Nursery and provide them with a happy, caring and stimulating start to their educational journey.
We offer three admission points throughout the year:
- September
- January
- April
Children can join our Nursery from the term following their third birthday.
We encourage parents and carers to visit our Nursery to see our excellent facilities and meet our dedicated staff. A member of the Nursery team will be happy to discuss the provision we offer and answer any questions you may have.
To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact the school office on 01952 386160.
Nursery Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
8:45am to 3:15pm
Childcare Funding
We offer:
- Universal 15 hours free childcare for all eligible children.
- 30 hours free childcare for families who meet the eligibility criteria.
For further information about funding and eligibility, please contact the school office.
Applying for a Nursery Place
If you would like to apply for a place in our Nursery, please refer to the Nursery Admissions Policy and Supplementary Information Form below.
Please download, complete and return the application form to the school office.
30 Hours Childcare Funding
You can apply for 30 hours funded childcare using the link below.
Policies
Our most up-to-date policies can be found on the Policies page of our website.
We look forward to welcoming your child to the St. Patrick's family and supporting them as they begin their learning journey.
Starting School for the First Time
We are delighted that you are considering St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School for your child's education.
Our school admits 30 children into Reception each September, which is our single annual point of entry. Applications for Reception places are managed through Telford & Wrekin Council, with the closing date for applications usually falling in mid-January for admission the following September.
Please note that attendance at our Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception. All parents and carers must make a formal application for a school place, even if their child currently attends our Nursery.
If you wish to apply for a place at St. Patrick's, you should:
- Complete the school's Supplementary Information Form and return it to the school office.
- Submit your application through Telford & Wrekin Council's Admissions Team using the link provided below.
We encourage prospective families to contact the school if they would like further information or wish to arrange a visit.
Transferring to St. Patrick's from Another School
If you are interested in transferring your child to St. Patrick's during the academic year, please contact the school office on 01952 386160.
A member of our team will be able to:
- Advise whether places are currently available in your child's year group.
- Provide you with the appropriate in-year application form.
- Add your child to our waiting list if no places are available at the time of enquiry.
We are always happy to discuss your child's individual circumstances and answer any questions you may have about joining our school community.
Admissions Policies
Please find our most up-to-date admissions policies and related documents on the Policies page of our website.
We look forward to welcoming new families to St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School and working in partnership with you to support your child's learning, faith and personal development.