Nursery Admissions and Funded Hours

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At St. Matthew's we offer both 15 hour and 30 hour provision.

September 2026 intake

Our biggest intake is September, to apply for a September 2026 start, your child must have been born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023.

The closing date for maintained nursery places is 31 March 2026.

Early intake

Throughout the year we do offer early intake should there be space, If your child is born between 1 September 2022 and 31 March 2023 you will be considered for a place starting April 2026.

Applications to our Nursery are made through the Stockport Council online education portal. To make an application please click here

Funding Hours

Currently all 3 and 4 year old children are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare, however for working parents that meet the below criteria you may be entitled to 30 hours funded childcare. If you don't, we still offer a bookable Nursery top up should you wish to have your child in school full time. These are booked via our school spider app and cost £30 for a full day (8.50am - 3.00pm) or £15 for half a day (8.50am - 12.00pm or 12.00pm - 3.00pm). To have your child attend the full day you can book 3pm - 3.20pm for £2.50, this is to cover the additional staffing.

30 hours
Check your eligibility here

Key Criteria & Details

  • Age: Children aged 3 to 4 years old.

  • Income Requirement: Both parents (or single parent) must earn at least 16 hours per week at the National Minimum Wage.

  • Income Limit: Neither parent can have an adjusted net income of £100,000 or more.