Reception 2027 and Nursery
Looking for a Nursery or Reception place?
Thank you for considering Keresley Newland Primary Academy for your child.
We welcome children from Reception to Year 6 and have a Nursery on site for children aged 2+, with funded places of up to 30 hours available.
Whether you're looking for a Nursery place or choosing a primary school for the first time, we'd love to show you what makes Keresley Newland such a special place to learn, grow and belong.
Book a Visit or Talk to Us
The best way to get a feel for our school is to come and see us in action.
📧 office@knpa.warwickshire.sch.uk
📞 02476332434
Reception Applications
Applications for children starting Reception in September 2027 should be made through Warwickshire County Council Admissions.
📅 Applications open: 1 November 2026
📅 Closing date: 15 January 2027
We strongly recommend applying online. It is quick, secure and allows you to:
- receive confirmation that your application has been submitted
- check or amend your application before the closing date
- avoid the risk of a paper application being lost
- view your child's school offer online
🌐 Apply online through Warwickshire County Council:
School Admissions - Warwickshire County Council
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/applyforschool
📩 National Offer Day: 16 April 2027
Places are allocated in line with Warwickshire County Council's admissions criteria. Applications received after the closing date will normally be considered after all on-time applications.
Nursery Applications
Our Nursery welcomes children from 2 years old onwards. Applications for Nursery places are made directly through Keresley Newland Primary Academy.
To enquire about Nursery places or request an application form, please contact the school office.
📧 office@knpa.warwickshire.sch.uk
Funded places of up to 30 hours are available for eligible families. These places with up to 15 hours or 30 hours of funding (with a valid code) are free.
Useful links to further funding information:
15 hours free childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds: Help paying for childcare: 15 hours free childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds - GOV.UK
30 hours free childcare for Working Parents: Free Childcare for Working Parents: Check if you're eligible - GOV.UK
Warwickshire Early Years Funding Support: 01926 742233 eyfunding@warwickshire.gov.uk
Additional Fee Schedule (for extra hours outside of Universal Entitlement)
Fees are payable in accordance with our published tariff. Fees quoted are per child. Fees are due on the first day of each calendar month in advance, payable by ParentPay. (see below for further details)
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Keresley Newland Nursery Tariff - 2026/2027 |
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Additional Morning Session |
£20.00 |
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Additional Afternoon Session |
£20.00 |
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Full day Session (8.40-2.40pm) |
£40.00 |
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Additional session to main school end of day (2.40-3.20pm) |
£5.00 |
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Overdue Account Fee |
2% of balance per month until balance is cleared |
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Cancelled ParentPay payment |
£10.00 admin charge |
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Late Collections |
£3.00 per 15 minutes |
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Additional Sessions, where available, are for children eligible for 15 hours funding (Universal Entitlement) |
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Come and See Keresley Newland in Action
Choosing the right school is a big decision, and we'd love to welcome you for a visit.
A visit gives you the opportunity to:
- meet our staff
- look around the school
- find out more about Reception
- learn about our Nursery provision
- ask any questions you may have
- see our children learning and thriving
Ready to Find Out More?
Whether you're looking for a Nursery place, preparing for Reception or simply want to learn more about our school, we're here to help.
📧 office@knpa.warwickshire.sch.uk
📞 02476332434
