Admissions

In Year Transfers

An in-year admission is when a child needs an immediate school place outside of the usual transfer times. In year applications can be made at any time. Please note however that applications will not be processed more than four weeks in advance of when the place is needed.

Before applying please contact the school office to make an appointment to visit our school and meet with our Head Teacher.

You can apply online at www.hants.gov.uk/admissions where you will also find full information and guidance on the application process for in-year admissions.

Year R and Starting School September 2025

Starting School September 2025

The admissions process for Year R in September is underway and we look forward to welcoming our new children and families.

At Manor Field Infant School we believe that the transition from pre-school to school is an ongoing process, and offer several opportunities for both children and parents to get to know us as we get to know you.

During the summer term our Foundation Stage Team will visit the local pre-schools and talk to their staff about your children, their needs and their interests. They will meet your children and play alongside them.

We hold a New Parent's Evening, which gives adults an opportunity to talk, and offer Stay and Play sessions for you to attend with your child. We will also provide a transition book, with plenty of photographs, to help to familiarise your child with their new environment.

Key dates:

Wednesday 4 June - New Parent's Evening

Monday 30 June - Stay and Play

Tuesday 1 July - Stay and Play

Thursday 10 July - Stay and Play

Home visits will take place on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 September, the focus is to build relationships and provide a 1:1 opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have with the staff who will be directly working with your child.

All the children in Foundation Stage will all start full time on Monday 8 September 2025.

If you haven't yet applied for a place in September please apply online by clicking here

Our Year R Classrooms

Caterpillar Classroom

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Ladybird Classroom

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Outdoor Photos

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Useful Links

We have put together some information to help you and your child prepare for their transition into Infant School. We hope you find the following links useful.

Am I ready for School?

The Road to School

Year R Readiness Leaflet - English

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Polish

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Romanian

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Nepali

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Turkish

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Portuguese

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Bulgarian

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Hungarian

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Spanish

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Urdu

Year R Readiness Leaflet - Hindi

BookTrust sell many books which may help your child to understand and prepare for starting school and can be access on the following link: BookTrust

Further information on the Foundation Stage Curriculum can be found on the DFE website

Applying for a Year 3 Place in September 2025

Children normally transfer to year 3 in the September following their seventh birthday.

Open Mornings are usually held for prospective parents in the Autumn term, but we are happy to welcome visits from new families throughout the year; please contact the school office (01256 329826) to arrange a tour.

Applications can be made online from 1st November 2024. For more information and access to the online application pack click here.

Admissions Policies

Infant School

Admissions Policy 2026/2027

Admissions Policy 2025/2026

Admissions Policy 2024/2025

Junior School

Admissions Policy 2026/2027

Admissions Policy 2025/2026

Admissions Policy 2024/2025