Admissions
Our school caters for children from Nursery up to Year 2 (ages 3 to 7 years old).
Children can join our Reception Class from the September following their 4th birthday and all school admissions are handled by the Kirklees School Admissions team.
Children can join our Nursery from the term following their 3rd birthday, however places are limited so please contact school for the latest information about available places and to register your interest.
Marsden Infant and Nusery School follows the Kirklees Admissions Policy. Visiting the Kirklees School Admissions website page will provide all of the information you need about the Kirklees Admissions Policy and how to apply for a school place for your child. This page also provides information on the Appeals Process should it be required.
Information about mid-year admissions into Marsden Infant and Nursery School can also be found on the Kirklees School Admissions page.
Applying for a Reception Place for September 2025
The application window for Primary school places for September 2025 has now closed. Parents will be notified of their child's allocated school place on Wednesday 16th April 2025 which is known as National Offer Day.
Nursery Admissions
Children can join our Nursery from the term following their 3rd birthday.
All children over the age of 3 are entitled to 15 hours of childcare (known as the Universal Offer). In addition, some families may be entitled to an additional 15 hours (known as the Extended Offer), providing they meet the Government's eligibility criteria.
There are a number of patterns of attendance offered within our Nursery setting aimed to suit family preferences. They inlcude mornings, afternoons, block start (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning), block end (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday) and where eligible full time (30 hours). Whilst every effort is made to accomodate requests, places within our Nursery setting are limited.
The Nursery day is structured as follows:
Morning session - 8.45am to 11.30am
Lunch Club - 11.30am- 12.45pm
Afternoon session - 12.45pm to 3.30pm
'Lunch Club' is run by Marsden Pre-School Playgroup. Children attending Nursery for 15 hours per week, are entitled to 1 Free Lunch Club per week, which forms part of their 15 hour Universal Offer. Children attending Nursery for 30 hours per week are entitled to 2 Free Lunch Clubs per week. Lunch Clubs must be booked directly with Marsden Pre-School Playgroup and it is the responsibility of parents to make these arrangements. Lunch Club is held on the school site and costs £4.50 per session. Lunch is not provided, therefore children will require a packed lunch.
If you are interested in a place within our Nursery, please contact school direct to register your child.