Reception

Reception Tours

Dear prospective parents & carers,

We would like to welcome you to our school website and look forward to meeting you during one of our upcoming Reception open mornings. At our open mornings we will share with you information about our school, including what a typical day in Reception looks like. You'll get a chance to meet Miss Thompson, our Principal and our Early Years lead Ms Noble, and tour the school and Reception provision. 

Open Morning Reception Tours

Event Date Time
Reception Tour 7th October 2025 10am
Reception Tour 6th November 2025 10am
Reception Tour 4th December 2025 10am
Reception Tour 8th January 2026 10am

Open Evening Reception Tours

Reception Tour 12th November 2025 5.15pm
Reception Tour 3rd December 2025 5.15pm

If you would like to join us for a tour or attend one of our Open Evenings, please contact the school office at: office@whittinghamprimaryacademy.org.uk to confirm the date. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our school.

Starting Reception

Starting school should be an exciting experience for both you and your child so we hope that the information we have provided will begin to answer some of the questions you may have and help you prepare you for your child's first day here at Whittingham Primary Academy.

Applying for a Reception Place:

You must apply for a reception class place for your child even if they attend a school nursery or have an older brother or sister at your preferred school. If your child currently attends a nursery attached to a school this does not give them any priority for a place in reception class at that school.

You can apply through the eAdmissions website. The Starting Primary School 2026 guide (PDF) has all you need to know. This guide explains how to apply for your child’s school place online (PDF).

Breakfast & After School Clubs

We currently have breakfast and after school club provided by the YMCA, with timings outlined below. If you wish to register your interest in your child attending, please contact: michelle.irish@ymcaspg.org

Breakfast Club

7.30 - 8.45

After School Club

3.30 - 6pm

Additionally, the school offers a variety of after school clubs such as gymnastics, multi sports & street dance. These are shared in the autumn term and parents sign up via the main office.

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