Nursery to Reception Transition

At Darul Madinah, we are dedicated to providing a smooth and supportive transition from Nursery to Reception. Many families value the opportunity for their child to continue their early education within the same nurturing, Islamic environment.

However, it is important to note that progression from Nursery to Reception is not automatic. All children must apply through our formal admissions process. Due to limited places and high demand, we follow a structured policy to ensure fairness, transparency, and a balanced school community.

As part of the admissions process, meetings are conducted with parents to better understand each child’s needs, share important information about the Reception program, and ensure alignment with our school’s values and expectations.

Reception places are allocated based on the following criteria:

1. 30% – Children currently attending the Darul Madinah Chalvey Nursery
   We prioritise continuity of education within our school network, ensuring that children already enrolled in our Chalvey Nursery have a clear pathway into Reception.
2. 30% – Children from the Darul Madinah Bath Road Nursery
   We value the progression of children from our Bath Road branch, helping them transition into school with minimal disruption.
3. 20% – Siblings of current Darul Madinah students
   While we recognise the importance of keeping families together, we can only offer a limited number of places for siblings. These are allocated fairly within the reserved percentage.
4. 10% – Children from outside the local area
   We welcome applications from families beyond our immediate vicinity and reserve a portion of spaces accordingly.
5. 10% – External applicants
   These places are for children not currently connected to Darul Madinah, giving new families the opportunity to join our school community.

Due to the competitive nature of admissions, we strongly encourage parents to submit applications on time, with all required supporting documents. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. If demand exceeds availability in any category, additional criteria such as proximity to the school or date of application may be used to allocate places fairly.

Our Reception class continues to build on the strong foundation laid in Nursery, combining academic excellence with Islamic values in a caring and inclusive setting.

For more information, please view our Reception Admissions Policy or contact our admissions office. We look forward to continuing your child’s learning journey at Darul Madinah, In sha Allah.