King's Academy Meadow Vale Nursery

A nursery class within a large primary school gives King's Academy Meadow Vale its school-based character. The nursery belongs to the academy in Bracknell, where the primary school has three forms of entry. Its address is Moordale Avenue, Priestwood, RG42 1SY.

The school aims to help children become resilient, considerate and confident, and values parents' contribution to their education. For families, this is a nursery choice within a wider school community, with school-office contact routes for questions and concerns.

Books provide one concrete connection between nursery learning and home: Nursery Recommended Reads gives families a reading selection specifically for this stage. It offers a starting point for choosing books to share together.

The wider school grounds include an adventure playground and substantial grassed spaces. These are features of the school site. They give useful context to the nursery's surroundings rather than establishing a particular nursery outdoor routine.

Medical preparation starts with communication. Parents whose child needs medication during the day must notify the office, either through the admission booklet's medical section or by emailing the details. Asthma and allergies each require an action plan and a long-term medical form; short-term medication has a separate form. This gives families specific steps for passing on care requirements before treatment is needed.

For children receiving school meals, dietary needs arising from allergies, medical conditions or cultural reasons require a special diet form. Packed lunches must exclude nuts and peanuts, including products containing them. Families therefore need to consider ingredients as well as the main lunch item.

The school's SENCo works with parents, teachers and senior leaders on additional needs. Parents can raise concerns through the office or their child's class teacher. Across the school, support includes a Nurture room, movement breaks and speech and language strategies. These describe the wider support structure, rather than a promised package for each nursery child.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no priority under the 2027-28 admission criteria. Families must make a separate application. For September 2027 entry, complete the common application form, online or on paper, through the local authority where you live by 15 January 2027.

A further distinction matters for siblings: the sibling criterion covers children attending Reception through Year 6, excluding nursery children. Having another child in the nursery therefore does not qualify a family for sibling priority. Keep the Reception application separate from nursery arrangements.

Contact the school office on 01344 421046 or email secretary@kgameadowvale.uk for enquiries. School viewings can be arranged through the office. Appointments with a child's class teacher can also be booked by telephone or through the secretary.

Parking. The school car parks are reserved for staff. Parents are asked to park considerately, with Jocks Lane and Priestwood Shops suggested as nearby parking options. Allow for the walk between parking and the school when planning collection.