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Find out more about joining our nursery and reception, and moving schools into other classes. 

Apply for a Nursery place

 

Here at Co-op Academy Medlock we have both a traditional nursery for children who are 3 to 4 years old (Nursery 2) as well as a dedicated setting for 2 to 3 year olds (Nursery 1)

Nursery applications for either setting can be made directly to the school.

Nursery 1

  • Children can start the term after their second birthday.
  • We can provide up to 15 hours free Nursery education (if you are eligible) for your 2 year old. This rises to up to 30 hours per week when they are 3 years old.
  • Additional hours can be purchased for 2 year olds

Nursery 2

  • We can provide up to 30 hours per week of free Nursery education.
  • We also provide daily wraparound care from 8am - 5.45pm

To arrange a visit or to start the application process, contact our office on 0161 273 1830 or fill in our form. 


To see if you are eligible for 15 hours free education or your 2 year old or 30 hours for your 3 or 4 year old, please follow the instructions found on the link below: 

Free childcare | Manchester City Council

Apply for a Reception place

 

For admissions to Reception class, or any other year admissions, parents/carers apply via Manchester City Council manchester.gov.uk/admissions 

Reception has places for 60 children. 

Full information on the application process plus selection and over-subscription criteria are also available via manchester.gov.uk/admissions.

If you’re thinking of sending your child to our school then we advise that you get in touch first and arrange a visit. We’ll give you all the forms you need to fill in and talk you through the process. You can call 0161 273 1830 or fill in the form below. 

Are you new to the area or moving schools?

 

Currently we’re accepting children in all year groups. If you’re thinking of sending your child to our school then we advise that you get in touch first and arrange a visit. We’ll give you all the forms you need to fill in and talk you through the process.

Each year has space for 60 children.

 

Further information can also be found in our full admissions policy on our Policies Page