Admissions

Admission to Nursery

Children normally join the nursery when they are three years old and parents are advised to register their child for the waiting list at the age of two. Deciding on the right placement for nursery and school is important and we do everything we can to help. Visits to the nursery and main school are welcome and can be arranged by telephone. Our nursery has 3 hour places (universal offer) AM or PM session or 30 hour places for those who are eligible. Please find our Nursery Admissions policy.

Am I eligible for a 15 hour place or a 30 hour place?

Go to the childcare choices website to find out whether your child is eligible for a 15hr or 30 hr Nursery place.

Admission to Reception Class

Children are admitted to a Reception class in the September of the year in which they are five and are determined by Brighter Futures for Children Admissions Department on behalf of Reading Borough Council. All applications must be made through Brighter Futures for Children. Please note, there are often more applications than places in Reception Class and attending our Nursery does not give your child priority for admission.

Children who have been allocated a place by Brighter Futures for Children in our Reception class will have had the chance to visit their new class and meet their teacher on a number of occasions. We offer a holistic transition process for all children including a transition day, visit to your child's current Nursery and home visit. We use this transition to build relationships, getting to know your child and family.

Admission to Main School

All In-Year Admissions are arranged by Brighter Futures for Children Admissions Team on behalf of Reading Borough Council. Applications for a school place must be made to the parent’s/carer’s home local authority. Please apply at the Civic Centre, Queen’s Walk, Reading RG1 7AE or telephone 0118 937 37 77. Click here to be directed to:

Brighter Future for Children School Admissions and Applications.

Admissions policy 2023-24

Admissions Guide 2022-23

Appeals Guide

Click here to see our Attendance policy

Nursery Waiting List

Please complete our online Nursery waiting list if your child is over 2 years old and are living in our catchment area.

NURSERY FULL FOR ACADEMIC YEAR SEPTEMBER 2022 - JULY 2023

Please note that our Nursery is now full for the next academic year (September intake 2022). You can still complete a Nursery Waiting List form for the following academic year or if you wish to be notified if a child withdraws from their place.

Further information about Nurseries in our local area can be found on the Family Information Service.

Please complete all fields marked (*)

Your first name *

Your last name *

Your email *

Child's legal surname *

Child's surname as it appears on their birth certificate or passport

Child's legal first name *

Child's first (and any middle names) as it appears on their birth certificate or passport

Child's date of birth *

Child's gender

Is your child in the care of the local authority (LAC) or have a special guardianship?

Home address *

This must be the primary home address of the child and must be confirmed by relevant documentation to complete the admission process

Postcode *

Contact details of the applying parent/carer - Full name *

Contact details of the applying parent/carer

Relationship to the pupil *

Adress of the applying parent/carer *

Contact telephone number *

Please note that you must be contactable by phone to notify you that a Nursery place has become available

Applying parent/carer e-mail address *

Please note that written correspondence from the school will be by e-mail

Does your child have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)? *

Is this application on behalf of a 'looked after' child by social services

Is this a priority application for a medical or social need? (evidence from professional required) *

Please e-mail supporting documentation to admin@oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk

Sibling information- please provide the name, gender and date of birth of any other children in your family currently attending Oxford Road Community School:

Is your child's permanent address within the school catchment area? *

https://brighterfuturesforchildren.org/schools/admissions/primary/ - catchment areas for all Reading schools

Would you prefer an AM place (8.30am until 11.30am) a PM place (12noon until 3pm) or 30 hour place (8.30am until 3pm)

If you are applying for a 30 hour place please enter your DERN code and it's expiry date

I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information on this form is correct. Should I no longer wish for my child to be considered for a place in Oxford Road Community School Nursery I will notify the school office. *