Thank you for your interest in Greenside Primary School.

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision and we are delighted that you are considering Greenside. We are proud of our friendly, inclusive school community and the strong relationships we build with our children and families.

We warmly welcome visits from prospective parents and carers and would be delighted to show you around our school, introduce you to our staff and answer any questions you may have.

Whether you are applying for a Nursery place, a Reception place or looking to transfer your child during the school year, we are here to help.

Applying for a Nursery Place

We are pleased to offer Nursery places for children from the term after their third birthday, subject to availability.

Applications for Nursery places are managed directly by the school.

Funded Childcare

All eligible children are entitled to:

• 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
• Up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week for working parents who meet the eligibility criteria.

For information about childcare funding eligibility, please visit Best Start for Life.

Nursery Charges

Where children attend sessions beyond their funded entitlement, additional charges will apply.

Details of current charges and payment arrangements are available on request.

Nursery Lunch Arrangements

Children attending a full-day Nursery place may:

• Bring a healthy packed lunch; or
• Purchase a school meal.

For information about school meals, including costs, menus, allergen information and payments through Arbor, please visit our School Meals Page.

Nursery Admissions Policy

Applications for Nursery places are considered in accordance with our Nursery Admissions Policy, click here to view.

Important Information

Please note that attendance at Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception. A separate application must be made through the Local Authority admissions process.

Applying for a Reception Place

Children normally start Reception in the September following their fourth birthday.

Applications for Reception places are made through the coordinated admissions process operated by the Local Authority.

Applications usually open during the autumn term and must be submitted through the Tameside admissions process.

To apply for a Reception place, please visit the Tameside Admissions Portal or for more details go to https://www.tameside.gov.uk/education/organisationandadmissions/school-admissions.

School place allocations are issued by the Local Authority in accordance with the published admissions timetable.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy explains how places are allocated and includes information about oversubscription criteria, appeals and admissions arrangements. Please visit our Policies page to view the current policy.

Applying for an In-Year Transfer

An in-year transfer is an application for a school place made outside the normal Reception admissions round.

If you would like your child to transfer to Greenside during the school year, further information about the application process can be found on the Tameside Admissions website.

If you live outside Tameside, please contact your home Local Authority for guidance on submitting an application.

Before making an application, we recommend discussing the proposed transfer with your child's current school wherever possible.

School Visits

Further Information

If you would like any further information about admissions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us using the details on our Contact Us page. 

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Greenside Primary School.