Admissions

Admission to our Early Years

We can't wait to welcome you into school and help you start your educational journey….

To help you make your decision about choosing the right setting for your child, we offer open days over the year for those considering us and would like to see us in action. This helps us to begin making links with our families and children.
Prior to starting with us, we offer every child and family a home visit carried out by the Nursery teacher and TA, where we get to meet you and your child in a familiar environment. During this meeting, we will discuss your child's needs, interests and difficulties as well as answering your questions.
We also invite children and families into school for 'visit sessions' so that all children get the chance to meet their new friends and explore the setting.
We have strong links with nearby private settings that bring the children for transition visits prior to starting. We also have professional discussions to gather as much information about the children as we can.
When your child first starts with us, they will have an induction programme to help them settle, this may look different for different children. Parents are welcome to stay with their child to ease them into school. This period of time is very important and allows your child to get to know the new setting while being reassured by your presence. Our staff will work with you and together you will come up with a plan for withdrawing from your child when he or she is ready.

To enquire about a school place, please call our school office on 016973 31243.

Admission to Nursery

We offer our own purpose built nursery for children aged 3-4 years.

We provide the Government funded 15 hours for all 3-4 year olds. We also offer school lunches in the school hall which extends the 15 hours to 20 hours a week or for those not eligible, for a small fee which includes the cost of childcare and a school meal.

Children can join our Nursery from the term after their 3rd birthday. We accept application forms from the year prior to starting. We advise sending your applications in with at least 2 terms notice. Completed forms should be returned directly to school. You will also need to provide proof of your address and your child's date of birth.

For more information on applying for a Nursery place, including deadline dates please visit: https://legacy.cumberland.gov.uk/childrensservices/schoolsandlearning/lss/nursery/nursery15-16.asp

If you would like to apply for a place in our Nursery, please complete the forms below and send directly to us.

Link to SA13 Nursery Application Form

https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/Content/Internet/537/955/1052/38558/38576/38581/4516910460.pdf

Nursery Parent Declaration Form Information

As we share the government funded hours with other local childcare providers, we ask parents to fill in the declaration form to ensure a notice period of 4 weeks is given if there is a change in circumstances.

Link to Parent Declaration Form

Free universal Government funding for 15 hours (or 30 hours for working parents) does not start until the term after their 3rd birthday.

Children born between 1 April and 31 August can receive their funded hours from the September after they turn 3.
Children born between 1 September and 31 December can receive their funded hours from the January after they turn 3.
Children born between 1 January and 31 March can receive their funded hours from the April after they turn 3.

Nursery Childcare Vouchers

We accept various voucher schemes in school such as Computer share vouchers. If you wish to use these please speak to a member of our office staff on application.

Admission to Reception

If you would like your child to attend our school from Reception, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.

At Silloth Primary school, children join us from our own school Nursery as well as local private nurseries, childminder and surrounding villages. Please contact the school office by telephone at 016973 31243 or by email at admin@silloth.cumbria.sch.uk to see if we have available places. Our Published Admissions Number is 30 pupils to start in Reception each year.

Applying for a place for your child couldn't be easier. All admissions must now be arranged through the Cumberland Council School Admissions Team. You can either contact us in the school office directly for advice or go to the Cumberland Council School Admissions Website page below.

The website has links to the admissions criteria and information for starting Infant School or transferring mid-year from another school.

Click here to go to Cumberland Council's School Admissions page

Admissions to school mid-year in years 1 to year 6

If you would like your child to join Silloth Primary school in year groups 1 to year 6, please contact the school office by telephone at 016973 31243 or by email at admin@silloth.cumbria.sch.uk to see if we have available places in the requested year group. The published admission number for each class is 30 pupils.

To help you make your decision about choosing the right setting for your child, we offer a school tour, to give you the opportunity to see the school environment, meet some staff and find out more information.

The website has links to the admissions criteria and information for starting Infant School or transferring mid-year from another school.

Click here to go to Cumberland Council's School Admissions page

As we are a Voluntary Controlled School, our Admissions policies are determined by Cumberland Council.

Admissions Policy