Question 1

Is The Nene Infant & Nursery School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection outcome is Good (inspection date 27 September 2022), including Good for early years provision. The school serves ages 2 to 7 and provides nursery and infant education through Year 2.

Question 2

Is The Nene Infant & Nursery School state-funded?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is a state school, so there are no tuition fees for Reception to Year 2. Families should budget for usual school costs such as uniform, trips, and optional clubs where applicable.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception at The Nene Infant & Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications are made through Cambridgeshire’s coordinated admissions process. For September 2027 entry, Cambridgeshire’s published timeline includes applications being live by 11 September 2026, the closing date of 15 January 2027, and offers on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

Does Little Owls Nursery guarantee a Reception place?

Accepted Answer

No. The school’s nursery admissions information states that a nursery place does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents still need to apply for Reception through the local authority process.

Question 5

What are the school day times and nursery hours?

Accepted Answer

Reception timings published by the school list gates opening at 8.40am, start at 8.45am, and finish at 3.15pm. Little Owls Nursery is listed as operating 8.00am to 6.00pm and open for 48 weeks a year.

Question 6

Does The Nene Infant & Nursery School offer breakfast club or after school childcare?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Breakfast Club timings and a stated daily charge are published by the school. The wider Nene and Ramnoth setting also describes an after school childcare hub for children from Reception to Year 6, with booking and payment through the school system.

Question 7

What happens after Year 2 at The Nene Infant & Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

Families need to apply for a Year 3 place at a junior or primary school. The school’s admissions information states that attending the infant school does not guarantee entry to the partner junior school, so parents should plan ahead for this transition.

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