Bluecoat Primary Academy offers a nursery provision for rising 3-year-olds (N1) and rising 4-year-olds (N2). Currently, we are able to provide 26 full-time places every weekday during the school term.
We are able to offer these places to children aged 3 and 4 (please refer to the details below). Funding for 3- and 4-year-olds begins in the term after the child turns 3. Please note that children can only start attending our nursery once they reach this age.
Our nursery provision operates during the school term and is closed during school holidays and INSET days. Our aim is to offer as many places to as many children as possible, whilst ensuring we maximise our capacity and encourage children that are likely to start their primary education at the Bluecoat Primary Academy. This helps us maintain the sustainability of our nursery provision and ensure we can have the maximum impact on as many children as possible within our Christian framework.
How to Apply?
Families wishing to apply for a place in the Bluecoat Primary Academy’s Nursery Provision, for September 2027 will need to complete the online ‘Nursery Application Form’ (linked above). Alternatively, where this is not possible a paper application can be collected from the academy office.
What happens next?
Once in receipt of the application form the child will be placed on the waiting list. The deadline for applications for those children applying for a Nursery place starting September 2027 is 30th April 2027, the waiting list will then be reviewed mid-May 2027, for places to be formally offered w/c 7th June 2027, for the September 2027 Intake.
When will my child be eligible to start during the 2027-2028 academic year?
| Academic Year 2026/27 | Eligibility | Child’s D.O.B. | Eligible to Start |
| N2 | Children are eligible for an N2 place if they turn 3 before 31st August 2027 | 1st Sept 2023 – 31st Aug 2024 | Beginning of term on or after 1st Sept 2027 |
| N1 | Children are eligible for an N1 place in the term after they turn 3. | 1st Sept 2024 – 31st Dec 2024 | Beginning of term on or after 1st Jan 2028 |
| N1 | Children are eligible for an N1 place in the term after they turn 3. | 1st Jan 2025 – 31st Mar 2025 | Beginning of term on or after 1st April 2028 |
Admission into the Nursery Provision does not guarantee a Reception place the following year. Details of how to apply for Reception places in September 2027, details will be sent to you via your Home Local Authority in the Autumn Term of 2026-2027. For further information on applying to Bluecoat Primary Academy please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page.
How to Apply?
Families wishing to apply for a place in the Bluecoat Primary Academy’s Nursery Provision, will need to complete the online Nursery Application Form (above). Alternatively, where this is not possible a paper application can be collected from the academy office.
What happens next?
Once the Academy receives your application form, your child’s application will be processed within 10 school days, and their name will be placed on the waiting list. The waiting list will be reviewed if a place becomes available, and applications (for those eligible to start when the place becomes available) will be ranked according to the criteria below.
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When will my child be eligible to start during the 2026-2027 academic year?
| Academic Year 2026/27 | Eligibility | Child’s D.O.B. | Eligible to Start |
| N2 | Children are eligible for an N2 place if they turn 3 before 31st August 2026 | 1st Sept 2022 – 31st Aug 2023 | Beginning of term on or after 1st Sept 2026 |
| N1 | Children are eligible for an N1 place in the term after they turn 3. | 1st Sept 2023 – 31st Dec 2023 | Beginning of term on or after 1st Jan 2027 |
| N1 | Children are eligible for an N1 place in the term after they turn 3. | 1st Jan 2024 – 31st Mar 2024 | Beginning of term on or after 1st April 2027 |
For all admissions enquiries, please email admissions@archwaytrust.co.uk, making sure to include your child’s name and date of birth to assist us in responding to your enquiry.