Question 1

Is Manorfield Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection evidence (inspection date 13 May 2025, published 01 July 2025) graded Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision as Good. The predecessor school (closed 31 August 2022) was judged Inadequate on 12 October 2021, so parents may want to understand how consistently the newer systems are embedded day to day.

Question 2

What are the fees at Manorfield Infant and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Nursery may include paid childcare for some hours and funded early education for eligible families; confirm current arrangements with the school.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry for September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications are made through the Kirklees coordinated admissions process. For September 2027 Reception entry, the current route data supplied here gives a closing date of 15 January 2027, with offers released on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

Does Nursery attendance guarantee a Reception place?

Accepted Answer

No. The trust admissions policy states that children attending a trust nursery do not transfer automatically into Reception and a separate Reception application must be made.

Question 5

What are the school day and Nursery session times?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes doors opening at 8:40am and closing at 8:55am for Reception and Key Stage 1, with collection at 3:10pm. Nursery sessions are published as 8:30am to 11:30am for mornings, and 12:15pm to 3:15pm for children receiving extended funded hours.

Question 6

Is Manorfield Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

The current Reception route data supplied here gives the application deadline and offer day rather than fresh application and offer counts. Demand varies by year, so families should check the current application year guidance.

Question 7

Who is the headteacher of Manorfield Infant and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

The school website lists Mrs K Ellis-Holmes as Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead.

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