The Foundation Stage provides a happy and stimulating start to school life. Children are given opportunities to develop skills, confidence, independence, self esteem and a positive attitude to learning through a variety of well-planned and structured activities. They are introduced to the full curriculum and have access to the school’s extensive facilities. This stage provides both a sound foundation and effective transition to the more formal learning in Key Stage 1.

Extended Day Care is now available to our Nursery and Junior School pupils, offering parents extra flexibility for drop-off/pick-up times. Click here for more information.

School starts and finishes as follows:

Reception – Year 2: The school day begins at 8.50 am (arrival time from 8.35 am) finishes at 3.20 pm.

Nursery children: The morning session starts at 8.50 am (arrival time from 8.35 am) and finishes at 12.00 pm midday. Those attending the afternoon session should be dropped off at 12.30 and collected at 3.15 pm. Those attending all day in Nursery should be collected at 3.15 pm.

We offer a Breakfast Club to all students from Nursery to Upper Sixth (starting at 8.00am). In the Junior School we also offer an After School Club from Monday – Thursday, finishing at either 4.30 or 5.00 pm.

Entry to the Foundation Stage - How to Apply

Click here to view the latest Ofsted Report on our Foundation Stage