Our Early Years setting offers a clear and consistent structure for families, with flexible session options in Nursery and a full school day in Reception.
From the start, pupils benefit from being part of the Junior School community while enjoying a calm and supportive Early Years environment designed for children aged three to five.
Nursery Sessions (Ages 3 to 4)
Children can join the Nursery year in the September of the academic year in which they turn four.
The following session options are available:
Five full days per week
8.30am – 3.30pm
Three full days per week
8.30am – 3.30pm
Five mornings per week
8.30am – 12.30pm
A phased start can be arranged where helpful, supporting pupils as they settle confidently into school routines.
Reception Sessions (Ages 4 to 5)
Reception pupils attend five full days per week:
Monday to Friday
8.30am – 3.30pm
Reception forms the second year of our Early Years provision and prepares pupils for a confident transition into Year 1.
We'd be delighted to show you our Early Years setting in person to find out if it's the right setting for your child and your family. Please book a visit by following the links below:
[child-name] will be eligible for entry at any of the below points:
Nursery
Half Monte in [entry-year]
Top Monte in [entry-year]
Children can join the Nursery from the term they turn 3. As part of our School, the St Chris Nursery operates during term-time and we have a range of different sessions available for families:
In the Junior School, we welcome new students throughout the year from the ages of 5 to 11 years old. The main entry points in the Junior School are Reception, Year 3 and Year 5 and our admissions process can be found below:
Students can join the Senior School from Years 7 to Year 10 (ages 11 to 15). The main entry points are Year 7 and Year 9. View our admissions process below:
Students can join the Sixth Form in Year 12 (ages 16-17) and applications are encouraged by November in the year previous to enrolment to ensure subject availability:
