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Joining Fielding Nursery

We offer up to 100 places per session for children aged 3 & 4 years.
When Can My Child Start?

Children can join the term after their 3rd birthday.
For a September start, your child must turn 3 before 1st September.

How to Apply

Important: The Application for Nursery is now closed. The waiting list for September 2026 will open after the February half-term.

  • Applications open: 1 December
  • Deadline: 15 January (for a September start)
September Admission Waiting List 

If you have missed the deadline to apply for a space in Fielding Nursery, the waiting list for September will open on Monday 23rd February at 9am. Please click the bottom below to make your application, and we will be in touch if we are able to make you an offer of a place. 

Admissions Criteria (Main Round Only)

If we receive more applications than places, we prioritise:

  1. Children in public care or previously in care
  2. Children with a sibling attending Fielding Primary 
  3. Children returning for a second year in nursery
  4. Children taking the highest number of hours
  5. Children taking government-funded hours only
  6. Children living closest to the school (measured in a straight line)

Note: These criteria apply only during the main admissions round.

In-Year Admissions

We may offer places in January or April, depending on availability.

NEW: Register of Interest for September 2027

The register of interest is now open.

If your child turns 3 years old by the 31st August 2027, you can register your interest in a nursery place at Fielding Nursery.

The register of interest will close at the end of November 2026.

Important: Reception Admissions

A place in the Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception.

You must apply for a Reception class place through the London Borough of Ealing School Admissions.