St Elizabeth SchoolAdmissions
Admissions at St Elizabeth School
Welcome to St Elizabeth School. We are excited to guide you through the admissions process for our youngest learners and those joining us mid-year. Please find detailed information below for each phase of entry.
Two-Year-Old Admissions
At St Elizabeth, we understand the importance of early years education in shaping a child’s future. Our two-year-old provision offers a nurturing and stimulating environment to help children take their first steps in learning and development. Our experienced staff ensure each child feels safe, supported, and ready to grow.
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Nursery Admissions
We provide flexible, term-time-only nursery provision to support families and prepare children for their educational journey.
Universal Funded Places (15 Hours)
Children can attend either:
- Morning sessions (8.45am – 11.45am)
- Afternoon sessions (12.45pm – 3.45pm)
30-Hour Extended Funded Offer
A limited number of full-day places (8.45am – 3.15pm) are available for families eligible for extended funding. Visit Childcare Choices to check your eligibility.
Self-Funded Offer
For those not eligible for 30-hour funding, extended hours are available at £7.50 per hour for Nursery pupils and £9 per hour for 2 year olds, subject to availability.
For further guidance, please refer to our ‘Welcome to Nursery’ pack, designed to help your child settle in smoothly.
Nursery Lunch Offer
Children staying for lunch (11.45am – 12.45pm) require a healthy packed lunch or a £2.90 daily charge applies for a school meal. Alternatively, parents can collect their child during the lunch break.
Free School Meal Entitlement (Nursery -Year 6)
It is important that you apply for your Free School Meal entitlement. If you receive any of the following benefits but your child has not received free school meals in the past, you must complete your child’s application form.
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (if you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit – if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get).
If you are a Hackney resident you apply for free meals via the Local Authority website.
How To Apply
Nursery Admissions Policy 2025-26
Nursery Application SIF form 2025-26
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Reception Admissions
Our Reception class offers a warm and dynamic learning environment, building on the foundational skills developed in Nursery. Through a carefully planned curriculum, we ensure every child feels confident, curious, and ready for formal education.
Reception Admissions Policy 2025-26
Reception Application form 2025-26
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In-Year Admissions (Years 1-6)
For those seeking admission during the academic year, applications are assessed based on available spaces.
- If a place is available, an offer will be made immediately for the appropriate session.
- If no places are available, you may request to be placed on the waiting list.
In-Year Admissions Policy 2025-26
In-Year Application SIF form 2025-26
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We look forward to welcoming you and your child to St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School.
Applying for a place for September 2025
Nursery Admissions Policy 2025-26
Nursery Application SIF form 2025-26
Reception Admissions Policy 2025-26
Reception Application form 2025-26
In-Year Admissions Policy 2025-26
In-Year Application SIF form 2025-26
