Admissions

The Keys Academy Trust sets the admissions policy for Alder Grove Church of England Primary School independently of the local authority. We are bound by the government Code of Practice for admissions and co-ordinate our admissions timetable with that of the local authority, for the admission of children into the Reception year. Parents apply before the closing date in the January before the September of the school year in which their child will reach 5 years old. 

 

If you would like your child to be considered for a place in this academic year, please download our 2024/2025 Nursery Application Form and return this to admissions@aldergrove.wokingham.sch.uk

Deadlines: 

31 January 2025 for admission in September 2025 
 
At Alder Grove’s Nursery, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework making sure your child has the best start to their education as possible. We aim to provide an experience that will not only be very valuable but full of enjoyment at this very special time in your child’s life. 

Please read the admissions policy so that you know which term your child is eligible to start and the closing date for applications. 

 

Catchment Map

Nursery Application Form 24-25

Nursery Application Form 25-26

Nursery Admissions Policy 24-25

Nursery Admissions Policy 25-26

There are two purpose built Reception classes on the ground floor with state of the art outdoor spaces. 

At Alder Grove CE Primary School, by the end of the Early Years children will be able to demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning: Playing and Exploring – engagement; Active Learning – Motivation and Creating and Thinking Critically – Thinking and ready for the challenges of the Year 1 curriculum. 

The admission process for Reception places for September 2025 is managed by Wokingham Borough Council. In order to apply for a place at Alder Grove for September 2025, you will need to go on their website and apply for a place using their online portal. 

Deadline to apply is 15th January 2025

The link to their website is below:

Wokingham Borough Council - Admissions

Below is the Admissions Policy for 2026/27 determined by the Admissions Authority, The Keys Academy Trust, for Alder Grove C of E Primary School.  If you wish to raise any objections please contact the Office of the Schools Adjudicator no later than 15 May 2025. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-admissions-arrangements#object-to-a-schools-admission-arrangements

 

Catchment Map

Determined Admissions Policy 2024-2025

Determined Admissions Policy 2025-2026

Determined Admissions Policy 2026-2027

Appeal Timetable

If you require a place for your child outside of the coordinated admissions timetable for Reception Pupils, please download an application form, from the link below, and apply directly to the school. 

This applies if your child requires a start date other than at the start of September 2024. 

The school operates a waiting list for all year groups from Reception to Year 4.

 

In Year Applications