Reception, Pre-School & Nursery 2026/2027 Admissions
Reception Admissions
We are delighted that you are considering our school for your child for September 2026/2027.
Starting School in September 2026
Children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 are normally due to start school for the first time in a reception class in a primary school in September 2026.
Applications to start school can be made to Cheshire West and Chester Council online or in writing from 1st September 2025. The closing date for applications is 15th January 2026 . Parents/carers will be informed of the allocation of places on 16th April 2026.
For more information on applying for a Reception School place, please visit:
We are delighted to advise that we have the following dates for school tours. If you would like to join us, please email your preferred dates to Miss Bell at j.bell@woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk to book your place. Please note that some dates are limited to 6 adults to reduce any disruption to our classes during the school day:
Dr Carr, our Headteacher has recently toured school, making a video film, so that you can see the building. You can access this video here.
If you have any questions at all about our school, please don't hesitate to contact us at the following number:
0151 329 3164
Nursery/Pre-School Admissions (age 2yrs to 4yrs)
Woodlands Nursery has a purpose built Nursery and Pre-School located in the Infant department which is run by a qualified Teacher and highly skilled and experienced Teaching Assistants.
There are two classes each offering 5 morning sessions or 5 afternoon sessions or there is some flexibility for full days and children attend to comply with the 15/30 hour funding legislation. Extra sessions can be paid for. All children are automatically eligible for the 15hrs free childcare from the term after their 3rd birthday. Some 2 year olds may also be eligible for 30hrs free childcare based on their families economic or social status. To check your eligibility for the 30hrs free childcare for working families of children aged 9mths to 4yrs, please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
The school's Pre-School/Nursery Policy outlines admission criteria, oversubscription criteria and the protocol for In Year admissions, should vacancies occur.
Nursery/PreSchool applications should be made directly to the school by completion of an application form, available from the School Reception or you will find a printable form at the bottom of this page.
For more information on our Pre-School (ages 3-4), please contact Miss J Bell, Clerical Officer, by email: j.bell@woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk or call in at the Infant Reception.
For more information on our Nursery (ages 2-3), please contact Mrs K Melvin, Admin Assistant, by email: k.melvin@woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk or call in at the Infant Reception.
Our current Nursery & Pre-School prices for 2025-2026 are attached.
Please complete and return the appropriate Registration Form based on your childs age to confirm your interest.
