Nursery

Nursery Admissions 


Welcome to Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, where we provide early years provision for 3 and 4-year-olds. We're excited to offer your child a nurturing and stimulating environment to thrive in that has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Click here to view an introductory video to our Nursery
 
Please use the table below to check what provision we can offer:
 


Our Owlets programme

We offer a special Owlets programme to help your child settle into nursery life. This 6-week programme provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to attend two-hour sessions together, allowing you to work closely with our practitioners and prepare your child for their time with us. Participating in the programme will have a positive impact on your child's development and learning.

The Owlets programme is offered the half term before your child starts nursery:
  • Summer - ready to start in Autumn 
  • Autumn - ready to start in Spring
  • Spring - ready to start in Summer


Funded Provision

To find out if you're eligible for the 30 hours of funded provision, please check your eligibility here.
 
We admit children to early years provision the term after their 3rd birthday, and we have three admission periods throughout the year: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. Please see the table below for details:



N.B. April born children will be admitted part-time in the following September and not after Easter regardless of when Easter falls. 
 
If you're interested in having your child admitted to our nursery, we warmly invite you to contact us to schedule a visit. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is the admission authority for the academy.

Applications can be made from birth up to the dates listed below:



Register your interest

To register your interest for our Nursery, please complete the form here and we will be in touch in due course.