New Reception Admissions

Welcome to Grange Farm Primary’s New Reception Admissions information. We know that starting school is an important milestone for both children and parents, and we are here to make the process clear, supportive, and straightforward. Our team is committed to helping your child feel safe, valued, and ready to learn from day one.

We are looking forward to your child joining our school community. This exciting transition is carefully planned, with a focus on settling in at a comfortable pace and building confidence through friendly routines and positive relationships. From early conversations to first days in class, we aim to ensure every child experiences a warm welcome.

It is often helpful to show young children photos to help them get an idea for what to expect when they start. We have put together a slideshow of images of Reception indoor and outdoor areas and of some key parts of the school site. We hope this helps to alleviate any worries they might have. 

Please see the slideshow below for the pictures: 

New Reception Admissions Photos

 

Please find below the letter sent to all new reception parents WB 1st June 2026:

reception parent welcome letter 26 27.pdf

 

 We aim for all children to start in our reception classes in the second week of September as we are aware that a prompt start is most appropriate for the majority of children. If you feel this is not appropriate for your child then a staged start may be something we can discuss. 

In the early Summer Term, we are arranging visits with all nursery provisions that our children will join us from so that we can get to know your child and prepare accordingly. If your child has Special Educational Needs, please feel free to reach out to our inclusion team on senco@grangefarm.coventry.sch.uk to discuss their needs further. 

 

Uniform

Please see our uniform page for updated information on our school uniform. We have moved to an 'always active' uniform from September 2026 which will enable children to be active throughout the day and also participate fully in our OPAL provision. 

 

To apply for Reception admissions, please follow the guidance provided by the local authority and contact the Admissions Team on 024 7697 5445. 

If you have questions about entry arrangements, school life, or what to expect, we encourage you to get in touch with Grange Farm Primary. We will be happy to help you plan ahead and make this exciting transition as smooth as possible.