Admissions

Nursery

We take children in the nursery from the term after they turn 3. The nursery is led by a qualified teacher, and is supported by early years practitioners.  Each session can take up to 26 children and the ratio of adults to children is 1:13.

We offer:

• 15 hours universal entitlement
• 30 hours for eligible working parents with a valid code

Parents who receive only the 15‑hour universal entitlement and wish to extend their child’s place may purchase additional hours at £7 per hour.

• Purchased hours must be consistent
• They must be taken as a complete morning or afternoon session

Our full‑time provision runs for 32.5 hours per week, in line with the school day: 8:45–15:15. Children do not need to be collected at lunchtime and there will be no additional charge.

As a maintained Nursery Class, our curriculum planning, routines, and staffing rely on consistent daily attendance. This continuity supports children’s development and helps us deliver high‑quality Early Years practice.

Our nursery offer aligns with DfE funding guidance, and all children must attend in line with the following funding categories:

15‑Hour Universal Entitlement

• Children accessing the universal 15 hours attend five part‑time sessions per week (either mornings or afternoons).
• These hours must be taken consistently each week and cannot be combined into fewer full days.
• Attendance will be monitored to ensure we meet funding requirements and maintain consistency in curriculum delivery.

30‑Hour Working Parent Entitlement

• Children accessing the additional 15 hours (30 hours total) are offered a full‑time place aligned with the school day.
• Attendance will be monitored to ensure we meet funding requirements and maintain consistency in curriculum delivery.
• If a child does not attend their full allocation regularly due to parental choice, we cannot continue to claim the 30‑hour funding and this entitlement will stop.

If you have any questions about your entitlement, need to change your child’s funding, or would like support checking your eligibility for the additional 15 hours, please contact the school office and we will be happy to assist.

Nursery admissions are managed by the school and must comply with Oxfordshire County Council’s Nursery Admissions policy, which can be accessed by clicking below.

Nursery Admissions Policy

Main School (Reception to Year 6)

Pupils in the main school are aged 4 – 11 years old.  We warmly welcome visits to the school.

We have dates for school tours for prospective parents for children entering Reception in September 2026 on the following dates: 16th October, 9.30am and 4pm; 5th November, 5pm; 5th December, 9.30am; and 7th January 2026 9.30am. We request that people book a time here. If you cannot make any of these days and times, please contact the school office. 

The process for admissions from Reception to Year 6 is managed by the Local Authority’s Admissions team. 

For more information, please get in touch with us or visit the Oxfordshire County Council website

Secondary Transfer

Children at Long Furlong transfer to a wide range of secondary schools in both the public and private sectors. The County Council oversees admissions to the state secondary schools.

You will receive information and invitations to visit local secondary schools in the autumn of the year before your child is due to transfer. For more information please visit the Oxfordshire County Council website

Catchment area

Living outside the catchment area doesn’t necessarily mean your child won’t be offered a place in the school – please contact us to check availability of places.