Admissions
Nursery Admissions
Children are eligible to start nursery in the September after their 3rd birthday.
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Nursery applications are administered by the school, not the local authority. If you would like to apply for a part time or a full time Nursery place at Ladybarn, please complete the form using the link below.
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Click here to access the nursery admission form
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We currently have a 15 hour standard offer for 2.5 days a week or a full time offer for 30 hours a week for those who are elligible for government funding.
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Due to funding and budget issues, from September 2026 onwards, all children offered a place will be given the standard 15-hours. Only those families entitled to the Government’s 30-hour additional funding will be offered a full time nursery place. This is in line with the majority of other schools in the area.
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Part time nursery places will be organised as follows:-
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Group 1: 8.50am to 11.50am.
Group 2: 12.20pm to 3.20pm.
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​If you are entitled to 15 funded hours only, you may have the option to pay for additional hours depending on the capacity in the Nursery.
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If you are not sure if you are eligible for 30-hour funding, please check your entitlement here www.gov.uk/childcare-calculator
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​All children have a phased admission. Their hours will gradually increase for the first 2 weeks after their start date until they reach their part time or full time hours.
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Our Head of School undertakes our school tours. If you would like to be booked onto a tour of the school, please contact the school office (Tel: 0161 445 4898).
Reception Admissions
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All applications for Reception places in Manchester schools are to be submitted via the Local Authority. If you have a nursery place here, you are not guaranteed a Reception place here. This is because nursery education is non-compulsory, and each individual school administers their own nursery. Reception places are compulsory education and the Local Authority/Council administer these.
Application Procedures
All parent/carers are required to apply to their home LA regards of where the school/academy they are applying is situated. Manchester residents will apply to Manchester LA. The LA will liaise with other Admissions Authorities in Manchester and other LAs where required. Manchester LA will inform parent/carers in writing of the outcome of their application. https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/705/school_admissions
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Application forms can be requested by phone on 0161 245 7166. They should be returned to:
Integrated Admissions Service
Manchester City Council,
P.O. Box 532,
Town Hall,
Manchester,
M60 2LA
Or
school.admissions@manchester.gov.uk
These admission arrangements apply to applicants seeking a place in Reception up to year 6. Applications for admission to a nursery of a Manchester school/academy will be dealt with by the school, not by the LA.
The Trust has adopted the Manchester City Council Admissions Policy for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
Click here for a copy of our Admissions Policy 2026-2027
Click here for a copy of our Admissions Policy 2027-2028​
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Admission arrangements for voluntary aided schools, foundation schools, free schools and academies are set by their Governing Body, who are the Admission Authority for their establishment. They are responsible for drafting, consulting on and determining their admission arrangements. Kingsway Community Trust has adopted the Manchester City Council Admissions policy.
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Appeals Process
The appeals process for children in Reception to Year 6 is managed by Manchester City Council. Please refer to their website for more information. (click here). You cannot appeal for a Nursery place.
Manchester School Admissions can be contacted on 0161 245 7166 or by visiting the Manchester City Councils admissions website.
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