Admissions

How to apply for a nursery place at Waycroft Academy

Admiral Nursery (2 year olds)

We have spaces available and very much welcome you to apply. To register your interest, please complete the forms below:

For April 2026 (deadline for the form is 30th January 2026): Registration form – April 2026

For September 2026 (deadline 27th February 2026): Expression of Interest Waycroft Academy Admiral Nursery: September 2026 – Fill in form

For January 2027 (deadline 16th October 2026): Expression of Interest Waycroft Academy Admiral Nursery: January 2027 – Fill in form

For April 2027 (deadline 8th January 2027): Expression of Interest Waycroft Academy Admiral Nursery: April 2027 – Fill in form

It is ESSENTIAL that you apply for an eligibility code using this link, at the same time as completing your expression of interest form, as this is how we receive funding for your child’s place.

Mary Rose Preschool (3 year olds)

We have spaces available and very much welcome you to apply. To register your interest, please complete the forms below:

For April 2026 (deadline for completion 30th January 2026): Mary Rose Preschool form – April 2026

For September 2026 (deadline for completion 27th February 2026): Expression of Interest For Waycroft Academy Mary Rose Preschool: September 2026 – Fill in form

For January 2027 (deadline for completion 16th October 2026): Expression of Interest For Waycroft Academy Mary Rose Preschool: January 2027 – Fill in form

For April 2027 (deadline for completion 8th January 2027): Expression of Interest For Waycroft Academy Mary Rose Preschool: April 2027 – Fill in form

Guidance for applying for a place at Admiral nursery or Mary Rose preschool can be found under the ‘Policy’ section of our website.

Please note this form is an ‘expression of interest’ for the nursery/preschool and we will contact you with regards to the admissions process.

How to apply for a reception place at Waycroft Academy

Please click on the following link to take you to the Bristol City Council’s admissions page where you can apply for your child to join Waycroft Academy.

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/school-admissions

If you wish to apply for a mid-year transfer, please contact the school office.

Tax-free childcare

Click HERE to view an information video about tax-free childcare which applies to every working family which pays for childcare for a child of any age up to 11.

More information can be found at:

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/early-years-and-childcare/help-with-childcare-costs

15 and 30 hours free childcare

This applies to every working family of three- and four-year-olds (even if you don’t use the 30 hours offer, families can share their extended hours with another provider).

More information can be found at: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/15-and-30-hours-free-childcare-for-three-and-four-year-olds

More information can be found using below links.

For an overview, click HERE