Welcome to Nursery at Kirtlington CE Primary School
Kirtlington CE Primary School stands out for its inclusive ethos, creative enrichment and strong community spirit. Our Early Years provision for children aged 3 and over offers a warm, nurturing environment that promotes independence, exploration and confidence, enriched by an exceptional outdoor area where children thrive through imaginative play and hands-on discovery.
We are delighted to welcome families for school tours so that you have a chance to see the nursery and ask any questions you may have.
We accept children from the term after their third birthday, offering fully funded 15 or 30 hours spaces, with an option for parents to pay fees if their child is not eligible for the working parent entitlement or if they are using their funded entitlement at another provider. Our current hourly fee is £6.25 per hour (rising to £6.50 from September 2026). For more information and to check if you are eligible for extended funding, please go to the government Best Start in Life website.
Term Time Nursery Session Options:
Morning (8:40-11:40) – 3 hours
Morning with lunch (8:40-12:40) – 4 hours
Afternoon (12:40-15:10) – 2.5 hours
Full day (8:40-15:10) – 6.5 hours
Children staying for lunch (12-12:30pm) are able to bring a packed lunch from home or book a school meal through ParentPay. The cost of a school meal is currently £2.90 per day.
Children become eligible to use their funding with us from the start of the funded period following their third birthday. These periods are set by the Department of Education:
| Child born between | Can have a funded place from | Deadline for Application |
| 1 April to 31 August | September (Autumn Term) | 31 March |
| 1 September to 31 December | January (Spring Term) | 31 July |
| 1 January to 31 March | April (Summer Term) | 31 December |
Applications after the deadline will be added to a second allocation if spaces allow.
Nursery Admissions Policy 2025-2026
Nursery Admissions Policy 2026-2027
Nursery Admissions Policy 2027-2028
To request a school visit, please contact us on office.3500@kirtlington.oxon.sch.uk