Reception September 2026

Thank you for considering Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery as your choice for Reception 2026.

RKPS is a nurturing and ambitious school where children thrive and achieve their very best. We are proud of our diverse and creative curriculum, which ensures that learning is engaging, challenging, and practical. Our school grounds include two sports fields, three playgrounds, and a Forest School - providing plenty of opportunities for exploration, play, and adventure. At Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery, Learning is an Adventure!

Our most recent Ofsted report (May 2022) was glowing, and you can read it below.

We are also proud to offer first-class Early Years provision. Our school nursery caters for children aged 2–4, supporting a smooth and confident transition into Reception. For more information about our 2-year-old class and our preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds, please visit our Nursery page.

If you haven’t already booked a tour of our school, we warmly invite you to do so. We host a range of Open Events and would be delighted to welcome you in person. To reserve your place, please contact the school office on (01273) 303328.

In the meantime, please check out our school video below and our prospectus by clicking here.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Ofsted Report May 22

'Teachers consistently take a nurturing, child-centred approach to all that they do.'
'Pupils flourish in this inclusive environment.'
'Pupils behave well in class and around the school.'
'Staff are skilful at enabling pupils to learn well.'
'Leaders and staff are determined that all pupils should thrive in their personal developments, as well as their academic achievements.'

Our glowing Oftsed report can be found below:

RKPS PTFA

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Reception Open Events. We hope you enjoy visiting our school and consider Rudyard as the right place for your child.

Rudyard is a true community school with a strong network of parents and carers who work tirelessly to fundraise for our PTFA. Thanks to their efforts, we are able to host a wide range of events throughout the year and provide exciting resources for the children, such as a giant slide, the CrinkleCragg Climbing Frame, the Half-Built House roleplay area, and Sand Dens. We also use these funds to create memorable learning experiences for every class.

We believe that our strong sense of community is one of Rudyard’s greatest strengths and we are excited for you to become a part of it.