Admissions
On this page, you will find information regarding school admission processes for your child.
A link to our Admissions Policy can be found below. Here you can view our admissions criteria.
MULTIPLE BIRTHS
As part of our admissions process, parental feedback will be taken on board with class allocations for siblings within the same year group (multiple births); however, the school has the ultimate decision to determine class allocations for siblings.
RECEPTION ADMISSIONS 2027/28
Come join us and have the opportunity to meet members of the leadership team and other EYFS staff, as well as spend time in the EYFS classrooms.
Please find our poster below with more information.
- Tuesday 22nd September 2026 - 9:15am
- Friday 2nd October 2026 - 9:15am
- Wednesday 7th October 2026 - 9:15am
- Monday 9th November 2026 - 5pm
- Wednesday 18th November 2026 - 1:45pm
- Friday 4th December 2026 - 9:15am
We are also pleased to announce that we will be holding a "stay and play" session on Saturday 7th November 2026 at 10am for our prospective Reception families.
To book on to one of our EYFS Open Days, please click here.
To find out more about our "stay and play" session and book, please click here.
All applications must be made directly through the Croydon Council Admissions Portal.
NURSERY ADMISSIONS (2-3 YEAR OLDS & 3-4 YEAR OLDS)
NEST (2-3 YEAR OLD NURSERY)
Our Nest offers a caring and nurturing environment for 2 and 3 year-olds.
If your child is two years old before 1st September, they will be eligible to join the Nest provision for that academic year.
Sessions we offer:
Morning sessions: 8.45 - 11.45am
Afternoon sessions: 12.30 - 3.30pm
For more information and to find out if you are entitled to 2 year funding, please pop in or contact us at: admin@inspirewoodside.co.uk
Please find our Lower Nursery Admissions policy here.
SAPLINGS (3-4 YEAR OLD NURSERY)
If your child has their third birthday before 1st September, they can apply to join our Sapling class. Please see the booklet on this page for more information.
All 3-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare each week during term time - at Woodside they can take this either as a morning or afternoon session. (Sessions cannot be mixed).
Some 3-year-olds are entitled to additional free childcare and can attend Saplings for 30 hours each week. Children who attend all day are able to stay for lunch (for which there is a charge).
If you would like to find out more about your child joining our nursery provision, please come to the school office or email us at admin@inspirewoodside.co.uk
Please find our Upper Nursery Admissions policy here.
IN-YEAR ADMISSIONS
If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 you will apply for them to join Woodside for a Reception place in September 2027. Applications for Reception next year should be made via the Local Authority - the process will open in September 2026. Information about the application process can be found HERE
MULTIPLE BIRTHS
As part of our admissions process, parental feedback will be taken on board with class allocations for siblings within the same year group; however, the school has ultimate decision to determine class allocations for siblings.
Admission Form For Nursery 2026
