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 26/27
Come join us and have the opportunity to meet the Headteacher, Early Years Assistant Headteacher and other EYFS staff, as well as spend time in the EYFS classrooms.
Please find our poster below with more information.
- Thursday 26th June 2025 - 9:15am
- Thursday 3rd July 2025 - 9:15am
- Wednesday 24th September 2025 - 9:15am
- Thursday 9th October 2025 - 9:15am
- Thursday 16th October 2025 - 5pm
- Wednesday 12th November 2025 - 9:15am
- Wednesday 26th November 2025 - 9:15am
- Wednesday 7th January 2026 - 9:15am
We are also pleased to announce that we will be holding a "stay and play" session on Saturday 29th November 2025 at 10am for our prospective Reception families.
To book on to one of our EYFS Open Days and find out more about our "stay and play" session, please complete this form.
The closing date for Reception applications is Thursday 15th January 2026.
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
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If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 you will apply for them to join Woodside for a Reception place in September 2025. Applications for Reception next year should be made via the Local Authority - the process will open in September 2024. 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 2025
