Ashcroft Infant and Nursery School

At Ashcroft, we are committed to ensuring that we induct pupils through a carefully organised process making sure that pupils settle happily and make a good start.

If you have any queries regarding admissions, please get in touch by phone – 01827 213760. We would be happy to discuss this with you.

In order to apply for an in-year place at our school you will need to request an application form from your child's current school and then hand in to our office. You can contact school on the above number or email office@ashcroft.staffs.sch.uk

Nursery Admissions

We offer nursery places from the term after a child turns 3. To apply, please contact the school office on 01827 213760 or email office@ashcroft.staffs.sch.uk

Reception Admissions September 2025

We are delighted to share that you can now apply for a place in our Reception cohort for September 2025 at Ashcroft Infant and Nursery School. We are a two-form entry Infant school and we have 45 places available for our Reception intake. 

Applications for Reception places are made directly to the Education Authority. 

You can apply online here

The national closing date for applications is (11:59pm) 15th January 2025. The national offer day for Reception admissions is 16th April 2025. 

Admission to primary and middle schools - Staffordshire County Council

In-Year Admissions

To find out how to change the school your child attends mid-year, please click on the link below:

In-year school admissions: Overview - Staffordshire County Council

In-year admissions forms can be accessed here:

Application forms for admission to school - Staffordshire County Council

You can also ask for a paper copy from your child's school.