How do I apply for a place at Birchfield?
Admissions are run by the school applying the school admissions policy. Places are allocated according to age not on a first come first served basis however, we advise parents to submit forms early to avoid disappointment.
To check if your child is eligible for a 15 or 30 hour funded place, please click on the following link:
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/15-and-30-hours-childcare-support
Our Admissions calendar is as follows:
September - closing date 15th January
January - closing date 30th September
April - closing date 1st January
Our Open Evenings for parents only are as follows:
19th January 2026 from 4.30pm
23rd March 2026 from 4.30pm
21st September 2026 from 4.30pm
Birchfield Nursery School has a special place in the local community and as such receives a high number of applications each year. To apply for a place, please complete an Admission form at the bottom of this page and return it to [email protected]. You will also need to provide birth certificate for the school to verify. Once the closing date has passed, offers will be made subject to availability.