Question 1

Is Blue Gate Fields Infants' School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 confirming the school maintained standards. Evidence highlights high expectations, good behaviour, and reading as the heart of the curriculum.

Question 2

What are the fees at Blue Gate Fields Infants' School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state school. There are no tuition fees, though families may pay for extras such as clubs, trips, and uniform depending on what they opt into.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception 2027 entry?

Accepted Answer

Reception admissions are coordinated by Tower Hamlets via the eAdmissions portal. For September 2027 entry, the closing date is 15 January 2027 and outcomes are viewable on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

Does attending nursery guarantee a Reception place?

Accepted Answer

No. Tower Hamlets states there is no automatic transfer from a school's nursery to Reception, and attending nursery does not give priority for a Reception place.

Question 5

What are the school hours and wraparound options?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes a start time of 8.50am and finish time of 3.20pm. Breakfast club is published as running from 8.00am to 8.50am. After-school clubs are published as running to 4.15pm.

Question 6

What clubs and activities are available?

Accepted Answer

The school lists after-school clubs that can include ICT, arts and craft, ball games, ICT maths, football, and a homework club, depending on the term.

Question 7

What is the school’s approach to early reading?

Accepted Answer

Official reporting describes reading as central to the curriculum, with phonics taught from Reception, staff training in the phonics programme, and books matched to the sounds pupils know, supported by regular revision of previously taught sounds.

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