Admission Arrangements
Information for parents
Information for parents is available at:
The website includes all the information you need to know, from how apply for a school place to in-year admissions. All admission processes must be arranged via the Admissions team.
Applying for a Nursery Place for September 2023
Is your child due to start Nursery in September 2023?
Welcome to all those children and their families who are thinking of joining Lime Walk Primary School nursery in September 2023.
The application process for a place in our Nursery opens on Monday 20th February 2023.
All families with children born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 can apply for a place.
To apply for a Nursery place for 2023/2024 you will need to apply directly to the school before Friday 24th March 2023.
The Early Years Foundation Stage at Lime Walk Primary School offers children safety and security from the moment they enter. We offer a stimulating environment with resources that are plentiful and engaging and our caring staff are committed to helping children achieve the best of their ability through an engaging curriculum full of first hand, memorable learning experiences.
Starting Nursery is an exciting time in a child’s life as they start their journey through school. At Lime Walk Primary School our children benefit from an open plan free-flow approach so Nursery and Reception children can learn and play together to maximise learning and develop interactions with other children and adults.
The separate entrance for our Nursery children helps create the feeling of a small school ‘within a school’. Drop off and collection from the class door ensure our children feel safe in their environment and the teaching staff are always there to welcome the child and speak with parents and carers.
All Nursery children are entitled to a 15 hour funded place. Children of parents who meet additional criteria may be entitled to a 30 hour funded place (upon completion of application through www.gov.uk and presentation of an eligibility code to the school). It is the parent’s sole responsibility to complete the application and submit the eligibility code and date of birth to the school by the deadline stipulated.
All parents that are interested in a 30 hour funded nursery placement are required to indicate to the school that they will be submitting an application to www.gov.uk as they meet the criteria for 30 hours free childcare.
We would love to welcome you to one of our Open Mornings taking place at 09:30am on the following dates:
- Tuesday 7th February 2023
- Wednesday 22nd February 2023
- Tuesday 28th February 2023
- Wednesday 8th March 2023
- Tuesday 14th March 2023
To book a place for one of our sessions, please call the school office or email.
Phone: 01442 262341
Email: admin@limewalk.herts.sch.uk
Alternatively if you would like a personalised tour of the school please contact the school office between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
The timeline to apply is as follows:
- Monday 20th February 2023 – Nursery applications open
- Friday 24th March 2023 – Nursery applications close for on time applications (applications can be accepted at any point after this date, but will be dealt with as late applications)
- Friday 21st April 2023 - Nursery places are offered to families by email
- Tuesday 2nd May 2023 – Deadline for families to accept places in writing
Virtual Tour
Please follow the link below, to see a short video of our Early Years setting. If you have any questions or queries, please contact the school office.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wmibrhWda6VugIUHsvKZ8JsEziEe56Ya/view?usp=sharing
Applying for a school Reception place
We have spaces available for children in our Reception class.
To make an admission you will need to visit the Herts Council admissions website or call us and we can help you through the process.
All families with children born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018 can apply for a reception place regardless if they already have a place in our school nursery.
This is an online application process and all parents are encouraged to use it. However, if you can not apply online, please do not hesitate to approach us and we will be able to help you in several ways:
- Help you to apply online or do it on your behalf;
- Support and guide you through the application process.
Admission Arrangements
Lime Walk Primary School has an annual admission number of 30 pupils per year for Reception, and we issue places for any other children in other year groups, as and when they may become available.
Section 324 of the Education Act 1996 requires the governing bodies of all maintained schools to admit children with an EHC (Education, Health and Care) Plan that names the school.
APPLICATIONS
For more information, any queries or if you need translation services, please contact the school or the Admissions Customer Services Team on: 0300 1234043.
Please contact the school office on 01442 262341 or email admin@limewalk.herts.sch.uk if you would like further information or if you wish to arrange a visit.
To apply for a Nursery place the application form must be returned to http://admin@limewalk.herts.sch.uk