St BonifaceNursery (Pre-School) Admissions
St Boniface Nursery offers a friendly, nurturing and fun environment for children aged 3 and over, where they can learn, play and grow in confidence.
Many families tell us that children who attend our Nursery benefit greatly when they move on to Reception, as they already know the teachers, familiar play areas and our caring support staff. This helps children settle quickly and feel secure as they begin their school journey.
We offer:
Part-time places (15 hours) – morning or afternoon
Full-time places (30 hours)
All places are available during term time, when the school is open.
We warmly encourage all families to apply. While priority is given to practising Catholic families in line with our Admissions Criteria, places are often available for non-practising Catholic families and children of other faiths or no faith.
If you were unable to attend our October open morning, please don’t worry — we would be delighted to arrange a private tour. Simply call or email the school office to make an appointment.
How to apply
Applications for our Nursery are made directly through the school — you do not need to contact Wandsworth at this stage (this only applies when applying for Reception).
To apply, please:
Complete and return our paper supplementary form to St Boniface Primary
Bring your child’s original birth certificate and, where applicable, baptism certificate, so we can make copies
The deadline for applications for our September 2026 intake is 31 March 2026.
If your child is offered a place, our staff will also ask to see your child’s Red Book, which helps us understand their development milestones and immunisation record, so we can support them fully from the start.
Pre-school Nursery application form 2026
Certificate of Catholic Practice
Apply for 30 hours of funding - GOV.UK - link
Apply for 30 hours of funding - GOV.UK - information
Getting your child ready for pre-school Nursery checklist
What visitors say about St Boniface
Alumni - schools our Y6 students move onto.
Wandsworth council - 'choosing a primary school place 2026'
St Boniface Admission Policy 2026 - 2027
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is a part time morning or afternoon space best?
This really comes down to personal preference and what works best for your family.
Some parents choose an afternoon place so they can continue to attend local morning playgroups or clubs. Others prefer a morning place, particularly if they have older siblings already attending the school and find this fits better with school drop-off routines.
Both morning and afternoon sessions offer the same high-quality Nursery experience, with the same curriculum, care and opportunities for learning and play. We are always happy to talk this through with families and help you decide which option may suit your child best.
What if I have not been going to mass recently?
We understand that some families feel unsure about applying if they have not been regular Mass attenders. Please be reassured that the Certificate of Catholic Practice is not based on attendance records, but on the parish priest knowing the family. We strongly encourage families to apply and to speak with their parish priest, who will approach each situation pastorally and individually.
How can I get a full-time (30-hour) Nursery space?
To be considered for a 30-hour full-time Nursery place, please apply for Government childcare funding using the link above as soon as your child turns 3 years old, to check if you are eligible.
If we have unfilled Nursery spaces, we may also be able to offer full-day places with a paid top-up, including payment through Tax-Free Childcare, to support families who wish to access full-time provision.
Important funding information
You must have your 30-hour DERN code confirmed before the start of the term in order for funding to be applied. Term start dates are:
1 September
1 January
1 April
We strongly recommend applying well in advance of these dates. If Government confirmation is received after the term start date, funding will not begin until the following term. In this situation, parents would need to pay privately for that term to retain their child’s place.
If you are unsure about eligibility, deadlines, or next steps, please contact the school office — we are very happy to guide you through the process and help wherever we can.
Can you guarantee wrap around care?
St Boniface RC Primary offers wrap-around care from 7.45am through our Breakfast Club, and until 6.00pm through our After School Provision.
This provision is run by our own experienced school staff, who know the children well and work closely with the main school day. Places are offered subject to availability and demand, and therefore we are unable to guarantee wrap-around care for every child.
Successful Nursery applicants will receive full information and booking paperwork as part of their welcome pack. We make every effort to support children and families in accessing wrap-around care wherever possible, and we encourage parents to contact us early to discuss their needs.
Please note, our clubs are not able to change nappies.
St Boniface can only offer me a part-time place, but I have a 30-hour DERN code. Can I still use the remaining 15 hours elsewhere?
Yes. Parents are able to split their 30-hour funding between two childcare settings.
St Boniface Nursery will claim the Universal 15-hour funding for the sessions your child attends with us. You will need to let your other childcare provider know that they should claim the additional 15 hours using your DERN code.
If you would like help understanding how to arrange this, our office staff are very happy to talk it through with you.
If my child is ill, do I still need to pay for any full-day, top-up Nursery sessions?
Yes. If your child has been offered a full-time Nursery place for the term, we commit staffing and resources for those sessions and are unable to offer the space to another family at short notice.
For this reason, we do ask parents to pay for any full-day, top-up sessions they have committed to, even if their child is unable to attend due to illness. We understand this can be disappointing and appreciate families’ understanding.
Do you have January start spaces?
Availability for January or April starts can vary from year to year, depending on applications and movement.
We encourage families to call the school office directly to enquire, as we may have places available mid-year and are always happy to discuss current options.
