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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​Click here to download our Nursery admissions policy
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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
Manchester Local Authority is responsible for admissions of all Reception places, including children already attending our Nursery.
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The on line Local Authority forms must be completed by parents for children starting Reception at the beginning of the school year in September. This must be completed by the nominated date in January the year before your child is due to start Reception, as there are strict deadlines. A late application could mean your child not getting a place at the school of your choice.
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For in year admissions, for example if a family moves in to the area after the start of the school year, the Local Authority will accept paper application forms.
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Click here for our Admissions Policy for 2026-2027
Click here for our Admissions Policy for 2027-2028
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Admissions to all other Year Groups
Kingsway Community Trust has adopted the Manchester City Council Admissions Policy for 2025-26 and 2026-27. Please contact Manchester City Council Admissions Team on 0161 245 7166. The Council will then notify school and children's names will be added to the school's waiting list. If places are available, the Council will notify parents who will then need to contact the school to complete an admissions form.
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For more information about this process, over subscription criteria and the appeals process, please click this link www.manchester.gov.uk/admissions
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