Children will start Nursery, providing there are places available, during the term after their third birthday. We will contact parents/carers in advance and notify you that there is a place available for your child. Usually, before the term starts your child will be able to come to Kingston and have some taster days, with parents/carers and without, to help them to settle in and get them ready for starting in Nursery.

Once the term begins, we will admit children into Nursery gradually to allow them to settle. Most children settle into Nursery quickly and happily.

We have high percentage of Nursery pupils that get allocated a place into our Reception class. Our Early Years Foundation Stage is run as one unit; this means children who stay with us after Nursery will have worked with many of the staff that will also work with them in Reception.

The families who do not attend our nursery will be contacted by the EYFS Leader and will be asked to share the name of Nursery that their child attends. The EYFS Leader will contact the nurseries and arrange to visit them prior to our transition day.

All children are invited to a transition morning with us where they will; meet their class Teacher, become familiar with their classroom and other facilities in school, and we hope that they make some friends too!

Moving from primary school to secondary school is an exciting time of life, but for many children it can also be a daunting prospect. At Kingston Park Academy we do everything we can to support children through this tricky time.

High schools are invited to introduce themselves to children and special days are arranged in which our pupils can experience life in Year 7. They also have the opportunity to meet their teachers and even take part in lessons. We can signpost you to websites which will give you detailed information or put you in touch with leaders who can answer your questions.

Parents are also helped with applications and if you have any concerns or problems with finding the best high school, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The most popular high schools with our parents are:

Outwood Academy Portland

Outwood Academy Valley

Dinnington High School