Admissions & Prospective Parents
Preschool
Robin Preschool admits children from 2 years old throughout the year and has its own admissions policy. The youngest children usually start with one or two sessions a week, but can attend for whole school days. There is a class for 2-3 year olds and a class for 3-4 year olds.
To apply to Robin Preschool please see their website https://robinpreschool.weebly.com, or email admissions@robin-preschool.co.uk.
Do I have to pay for preschool?
Most children have to pay to attend Robin Preschool until the term after their third birthday after which the government provides 15 hours of free education/childcare for all children. On our site this can be used for sessions in Robin or Magpies or a combination of the two. The 15 hours can be used flexibly in Robin: e.g. any five mornings or afternoon sessions plus two lunch clubs. At present any childcare over and above the 15 hours is chargeable, however from September 2017 the government is also funding 30 hours for children of working parents . Both settings accept childcare vouchers. Robin Preschool also accepts children referred by Health Visitors for 2 year old funded places.
Once a child starts primary school they are entitled to a free full-time place. Parents/carers may choose for their child to attend part-time until the term after their fifth birthday. Parents/carers only pay if they use Magpies for childcare before or after school.
Primary School Admissions
As a community school there are no special admissions criteria for entry to our primary school and the Oxfordshire County Council admissions policies apply.
We are always happy to give parents information about admission to the primary school in person, by telephone, or by email - please do contact us. Prospective parents are very welcome to visit for a tour of the school and preschool.
Admissions for 4 year olds is conducted by the local authority (0345 241 2487 or refer to the Oxfordshire Admissions pages). Parents will receive an admissions pack from the Oxfordshire LA in the autumn term after their child’s third birthday. Places are allocated in late spring for the following September.
For older children please see the Oxfordshire Transferring or Moving School page for when and how to apply. You are very welcome to contact the school for help with this process. Please do let us know directly if you have applied through Oxfordshire so that we can liaise with Admissions.
The Primary School Day
Children arrive in school playground 8.35am – 8.45am
Bell rings & children line up & are received by teacher 8.45am
Children go into their classrooms 8.50am external doors close
First session starts 8.55 am
Gates close 9.15 am
Morning Break 20 minutes
Lunch break Reception - 11.45 - 1.00 pm
Lunch break KS1 12.00 – 1.00 pm
Lunch break KS2 12.15pm – 1.00 pm
Afternoon break 10 minutes
School Finishes 3.15pm
Children arriving late (after 8.50am) must report to the School Office to be entered into the class register.
Children arriving or being collected during the school day e.g. for medical appointments must sign in and out at the school office.
Travel to school
We strongly encourage families to walk or cycle to school rather than drive. Parents bringing children by car must park away from the marked entrance zone on Bicester Road and are asked to park considerately, especially when parking in Cleveland Close. Please be aware that NO cars are permitted to be parked in the school grounds between 8.30am – 3.30 pm unless they have an authorised parking permit from the school. People who have temporary or permanent difficulty in walking may apply for a permit at the school office. Children coming to school by bicycle must be accompanied by an adult until they are Year 6 and must wear a cycle helmet. Bicycles, scooters and trikes must not be ridden up the school driveway. There are two large cycle racks for children and parents to use on the school site.
Robin Preschool admits children from 2 years old throughout the year and has its own admissions policy. The youngest children usually start with one or two sessions a week, but can attend for whole school days. There is a class for 2-3 year olds and a class for 3-4 year olds.
To apply to Robin Preschool please see their website https://robinpreschool.weebly.com, or email admissions@robin-preschool.co.uk.
Do I have to pay for preschool?
Most children have to pay to attend Robin Preschool until the term after their third birthday after which the government provides 15 hours of free education/childcare for all children. On our site this can be used for sessions in Robin or Magpies or a combination of the two. The 15 hours can be used flexibly in Robin: e.g. any five mornings or afternoon sessions plus two lunch clubs. At present any childcare over and above the 15 hours is chargeable, however from September 2017 the government is also funding 30 hours for children of working parents . Both settings accept childcare vouchers. Robin Preschool also accepts children referred by Health Visitors for 2 year old funded places.
Once a child starts primary school they are entitled to a free full-time place. Parents/carers may choose for their child to attend part-time until the term after their fifth birthday. Parents/carers only pay if they use Magpies for childcare before or after school.
Primary School Admissions
As a community school there are no special admissions criteria for entry to our primary school and the Oxfordshire County Council admissions policies apply.
We are always happy to give parents information about admission to the primary school in person, by telephone, or by email - please do contact us. Prospective parents are very welcome to visit for a tour of the school and preschool.
Admissions for 4 year olds is conducted by the local authority (0345 241 2487 or refer to the Oxfordshire Admissions pages). Parents will receive an admissions pack from the Oxfordshire LA in the autumn term after their child’s third birthday. Places are allocated in late spring for the following September.
For older children please see the Oxfordshire Transferring or Moving School page for when and how to apply. You are very welcome to contact the school for help with this process. Please do let us know directly if you have applied through Oxfordshire so that we can liaise with Admissions.
The Primary School Day
Children arrive in school playground 8.35am – 8.45am
Bell rings & children line up & are received by teacher 8.45am
Children go into their classrooms 8.50am external doors close
First session starts 8.55 am
Gates close 9.15 am
Morning Break 20 minutes
Lunch break Reception - 11.45 - 1.00 pm
Lunch break KS1 12.00 – 1.00 pm
Lunch break KS2 12.15pm – 1.00 pm
Afternoon break 10 minutes
School Finishes 3.15pm
Children arriving late (after 8.50am) must report to the School Office to be entered into the class register.
Children arriving or being collected during the school day e.g. for medical appointments must sign in and out at the school office.
Travel to school
We strongly encourage families to walk or cycle to school rather than drive. Parents bringing children by car must park away from the marked entrance zone on Bicester Road and are asked to park considerately, especially when parking in Cleveland Close. Please be aware that NO cars are permitted to be parked in the school grounds between 8.30am – 3.30 pm unless they have an authorised parking permit from the school. People who have temporary or permanent difficulty in walking may apply for a permit at the school office. Children coming to school by bicycle must be accompanied by an adult until they are Year 6 and must wear a cycle helmet. Bicycles, scooters and trikes must not be ridden up the school driveway. There are two large cycle racks for children and parents to use on the school site.
