Reception Discovery Morning (Entry 2027)

+ + - We strongly advise applications in the autumn term preceding Reception entry the following year. Priority is given to current Nursery children, however we usually have a limited number of places available for external applicants. Assessments take place in January / February and places are offered shortly afterwards.

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+ + - Yes, we accept in-year applications if there is a space available within the relevant year group, and hold a waiting list if not. Applicants are invited into school for a trial session for assessment prior to an offer being issued.

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+ + - The government's universal funding scheme is available to all 3 and 4 year olds from the term after their third birthday. 15 hours of childcare is applied across 38 weeks of the school's term time. Our Nursery operates 50 weeks a year, and therefore we stretch these hours over each week that the Nursery is open.

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+ + - Yes, we do offer bursaries, these are considered on an individual case-by-case basis. Applications can be made via the Admissions Team.

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+ + - A non-refundable registration fee of £80 is payable at the point of any registration and on acceptance of a place a deposit of £750 is due to secure the offer. School fees for Reception to Year 6 are payable in full by the first day of term or in three equal termly instalments. Payments must be made by bank transfer. Nursery fees are invoiced monthly.

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+ + - St. Helen's College offers a competitive sibling discount for the third and fourth children attending the school (i.e. from Reception to Year 6).

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+ + - Yes, we have a Breakfast Club and After School Club for all children in Reception to Year 6 which operates during the school term. We also run a Holiday Club during the school holidays which is staffed by our own staff who know the children well. Our Nursery is open from 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. all year round.

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On Wednesday 18 November 2026, starting at 9.05am.