Although we are a Church of England school, we welcome children and families of all faiths and none and our school community very much reflects our local community. We encourage potential parents to come and visit our school to find out more about what we can offer your child. Please just call the school office to make an appointment.
Our admissions policy below sets out the criteria we have for admitting children in to Nursery, Reception and other year groups.
Admissions Policy 2026-27
Please contact our school office for more information about the admissions process and to arrange a visit to the school.
You can apply for a place in Reception class through Islington admissions
Click here to access their webpage
Nursery Admissions
3- and 4-Year-Old Nursery Provision
The nursery for 3- and 4-year-olds operates from Mondays to Fridays during the school term. Sessions are offered as full-time, morning, afternoon and 15 hours over 2 and a half days.
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Morning session: 8.45 am to 11.45 am
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Afternoon session: 12.20 pm to 3.20 pm
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Full-time session: 8.45 am to 3.20 pm
Childcare Funding Options
All 3 to 4-year-olds in England are entitled to 570 free childcare hours per year. It is usually taken as 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year (during the school term).
Tax-Free Childcare
Eligible working parents can get an additional 15 hours of free childcare per week for their 3- and 4-year-olds. These families can access up to 30 hours of free childcare a week, for 38 weeks per year (up to 1140 hours per year).
If you are eligible for 30 hours free childcare, you can access this offer in the school term after your child’s third birthday.
Check if you are eligible by applying online at:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-childcare
If you are eligible, you will be issued with an eligibility code which you will need to bring into school to confirm your application.
Paid Additional Hours
If you are not eligible for 30 hours free childcare, you may be able to pay for additional hours. Please refer to the Early Years Charging Policy for additional hours charges.
Early Years Charging Policy
St John’s School adopts Islington Council’s Early Years Charging Policy – Early Years Charging Policy September 2025.
2-Year-Old Nursery Provision
We have an increasing number of spaces for children who have turned 2 years old.
The nursery for 2-year-olds operates from Mondays to Fridays during the school term. Sessions are offered as full-time, morning, afternoon and 15 hours over 2 and a half days.
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Morning session: 8.45 am to 11.45 am
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Afternoon session: 12.20 pm to 3.20 pm
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Full-time session: 8.45 am to 3.20 pm
Childcare Funding Options
Some 2-year-olds are eligible for 15 hours free childcare a week for 38 weeks of the year (570 hours a year) during the school term.
Check if you are eligible by applying online at:
Free Early Learning for 2-Year-Olds
Paid Additional Hours
Parents may request a full-time place subject to additional hours payment detailed in the Early Years Charging Policy and sufficient space within the 2-year-old provision.
Parents of 2-Year-Olds Eligible for Working Parent and Additional Support Entitlements
Some parents may be eligible for 15 hours under the working parent entitlement and 15 hours under the additional support entitlement.
If you are eligible for both schemes, you will receive 15 hours from each scheme (up to a maximum of 30 hours a week in total – 1140 hours a year). You will need to apply to each scheme to receive 30 hours in total.
Other Charges
Government funding is not intended to cover the costs of meals, other consumables (such as nappies or sunscreen), additional hours or additional activities (such as trips).
St John’s School does not make a charge for meals, other consumables or additional activities for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.
However, where relevant, we do require parents to bring in care products (nappies and wipes) for their child/ren.
Free Early Learning and Childcare – Don’t Miss Out!
It’s a great help to families and supports a child’s development.
Contact Islington’s Family Information Service:
Applications and Further Information
If you are interested in finding out more, or wish to apply for a place, please read our Admissions Policy 2026/27 and complete the Nursery Admission Form and Parent Declaration Early Education & Childcare Entitlements Form.
Please contact the school directly for any further information:
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Email: admin@st-johnsholloway.islington.sch.uk
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Telephone: 020 7272 2780
