Nursery Admissions
Our Nursery is open to children aged three and four, and children are eligible to start once they turn three years old. Applications for nursery places are handled directly by the school. You can apply at any point throughout the year as we accept children once they have turned three.
Please come and visit us on Sunday 26th April 2026, after Mass from 11:15am until 1pm for a Stay and Play session. Please use the form below to register for a place.
The nursery is led by a fully qualified teacher, supported by a Nursery Nurse. Each day runs from 8.45am to 3:15pm and wraparound care is available for nursery children from 8am and until 5:30pm through our Extended Schools Service.
Places will be offered in accordance with the nursery admission’s policy. There are a number of options depending on parental circumstances and choice:
Option A – 30 hours of free nursery education for those parents who meet the eligibility criteria (Monday to Friday 8:45 – 3:15)
Option B – 15 hours of free nursery education – Monday all day, Tuesday all day and Wednesday morning 8:45 – 11:45am
Option C – 15 hours of free nursery education – Wednesday morning 8:45 – 11:45am; Thursday and Friday all day
Option D – 15 hours of free nursery education – Monday to Friday 8:45 – 11:45am
Option E – 15 hours of free nursery education and top up for the additional half day so that your child attends 3 full days for an additional cost of £16.50 (£5.50 per hour)
Option F – 15 hours of free nursery education plus 15 hours of paid nursery education for parents who do not meet the eligibility criteria, but who enter into a paid contract agreement with the nursery – this is an additional cost of £82.50 per week (£5.50 per hour)
If you are interested in applying for either a full or part time place or would like to arrange a visit to the nursery, please contact the school by emailing office@stjohnevangelist.islington.sch.uk or phoning 020 7226 1314
For more information about entitlements you may be entitled to (e.g. Tax-Free Childcare) please visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
Please note that a place in our Nursery Class does not guarantee a place in our Reception Class. Please refer to the Reception Admissions for more information.
For more information, please read our Nursery Admissions Policy