Independent Schools

[fofo2014]

Hi I am looking at applying to some of the primary independent schools and was wondering if children in the nursery are given preference?

I think you will find each school has it's own policy on this. Near us some guarantee entry - others are more fussy (not have place for a disruptive child etc)

The one dc went to only took 6 new entrants into Reception in dd's year , rest (about 36) came via the nursery.

Ours guarantee the nursery children a place, but they are not selective and have a really good programme for children with additional needs.

If they are non selective I wouldn't think it matters about the nursery, unless of course they are over subscribed but I don't think many private schools are.

which school? is it selective? What do the school say?

At my children's school yes nursery children got priority as did siblings.

Main point of entry at ours is the nursery. 23/24 pupils of which about 8 are siblings. No intake in Reception unless one of them leaves.

I was looking at Old Palace and Virgo Fidelis