Nursery Admissions
Our Nursery accepts children on the term after their 3rd birthday. We currently offer both 15 hours and 30 hours of childcare. To find out if you are eligible, please contact the school office.
You can apply for a place at our Nursery before your child turns 3, it’s never too early!
Applications can be made at any time.
Please complete admission form and return to our school office to apply for our nursery.
Once a form has been completed Points 1-5 within the Admissions Policy are applied.
Laycock Nursery Application Form
Applications can be made at any time. We keep a waiting list with places prioritised in the following order:
- Looked After Children
- Siblings of children already attending the school
- Distance
Induction to Nursery
We have a structured induction programme for our Nursery children a staggered start with a two week settling in period, careful planning of resources and gradual introduction of the class routines. We understand that every child is different and we work carefully with parents and carers to ensure that your child has the best start to their time in Nursery and can settle into the routines of Nursery.
Transition to Reception
In the Summer term, we have a structured transition programme for the children introducing them to the Reception teachers and their new classrooms, staff, as well as involvement in whole school initiatives and assemblies.
Reception Admissions
To apply for a reception place, you will need to apply online through the Local Authority (Islington).
More information about applying for places can be found on the London Borough of Islington website here:
Apply for a Primary School Place
Below is a link to the Islington Primary School Admissions Booklet 2018. This booklet explains the admissions criteria for community schools (page 20). Within this you will also find the link to an online application form and further information on applying for a reception place.
Primary School Admissions Booklet 2019/2020
Year 1 to Year 6
For admissions in Years 1 – 6, Laycock Primary manages it itself using the above criteria once an ‘In Year School Admission’ e-form is completed and submitted. Click here.
If your child is due to start primary school and lives in Islington, you must apply online. Admissions are managed by Islington Education Authority. Click here
For more information on admissions see https://www.islington.gov.uk/children-and-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place
Further Advice
The School Admissions team will be pleased to help you and can be contacted on 020 7527 5515
Admissions Policy
You have the right to appeal the refusal of a place at any of the schools which you listed on your application form. Click here.
