NURSERY ADMISSIONS
DUNMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSERY CLASS
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our nursery class!
Dunmore Primary School Nursery is an Oxfordshire Council maintained nursery, and is part of the early years provision at Dunmore Primary School, based in Northcourt Road, Abingdon. There is also easy access via either Farm Road or South Avenue, Holland Road and Sellwood Road (within walking distance from the new Abbey Fields development).
We are very proud of our wonderful nursery class setting. We have lots of open space, activities, outdoor areas and equipment. We have very dedicated and experienced nursery staff who provide excellent Early Years Education for the children. We also strive to ensure that they, and their parents/carers, feel part of the whole experience of being part of an Early Years & Primary School setting.
In addition to our excellent Early Years education, we may also be able to offer wrap around care from 7.45am to 5.45pm in our very popular Breakfast and After School Club, Fun Kids Club,
We welcome visits so please do contact us if you would like to arrange one. You can do this either by email - tlaw1625@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk phone - 01235 520550.
Admissions into primary school nursery class are dealt with directly by the school, so please contact us if you are interested in joining the class. However, admissions into school full-time, (Reception to Year 6) are processed by Oxfordshire County Council's Admissions Team.
Universal Early Education Funding entitlement starts at the beginning of the term after the child’s 3rd birthday, providing at least 15 hours free nursery provision. We also offer up to an additional 15 hours for parents entitled to the extended 30 hours provision (please see the Nursery Provision attachment below for more information). Please note that we do not split nursery hours with any other early years settings.
PLEASE NOTE that attendance in a school nursery does not automatically entitle your child to a place in a Reception year class at Dunmore Primary School, you still have to apply for this through the Oxfordshire Council -
- https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/starting-school/infant-and-primary-school. If your child is or will be 4 by 31 August 2024, you will need to apply for a place in Reception Year by 15th January 2024.
We are now closed for applications for children to start Nursery in September 2023. However, if you are interested in your child joining us any time in the future, please complete the Expression of Interest form (below) and send to:
email: tlaw1625@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk
or by post to:
Dunmore Primary School
Northcourt Road
Abingdon
OX14 1NR
If you prefer, you can pick up a form from the school office.
By completing the form you are under no obligation to accept a place for your child, if offered.
For more information, or if you have any questions about our nursery please contact us on 01235 520550 or email - Tina Law as above.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
DUNMORE SCHOOL
Dunmore is a two-form entry primary school with a maximum of 30 children in each class. We are located in Northcourt Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1NR. There is also easy access via Farm Road, which is off the main Dunmore Road (opposite the Abbey Fields development).
Admissions into Oxfordshire maintained schools, whether starting school for the first time, moving from another school or moving on to secondary schools, are dealt with by the Oxfordshire County Council Admissions Team.
Starting School - Reception Year
Children starting school for the first time in Reception Year will do so in the September following their fourth birthday. All applications, whether online or by post should be received by the published deadline date, this is usually mid-January for the following September. If your child currently attends Dunmore Nursery, please remember that you still have to apply for a place in Reception Year for them.
We still have spaces to start school in September 23 in Reception Year. Please contact us for more information or if you would like to arrange a visit.
If you have missed the published deadline you can still apply for a school place - please visit the Oxfordshire County Council's website for more information on the application process and deadlines - https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/apply-school-place/reception-applications/key-dates.
In-year Transfers
Please contact us if you are thinking of transferring your child to Dunmore as we may have spaces in their year group.
If your child is already attending school in Oxfordshire but you want to apply for a place at another school please visit - https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/apply-school-place/changing-or-moving-school.
If your child is already attending school elsewhere and you are moving to Oxfordshire please visit - https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/apply-school-place/moving-oxfordshire-schools.
If you have any questions about school admissions please contact Tina Law on 01235 520550 or e-mail tlaw1625@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk.