Starting School in 2026
Welcome to Courthill Infant School
information for new starters
Applying for an Infant School Place for 2026
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make and we’re here to help make it an exciting and positive experience.
At Courthill Infant School, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, inspiring, and engaging start to every child’s educational journey.
We warmly invite you to explore our school and see what makes Courthill such a special place to learn and grow. Please explore our website to get a feel for our community, curriculum, and ethos.
To truly experience the Courthill atmosphere, we also offer guided tours led by members of our Senior Leadership Team. These visits are a wonderful opportunity to see our classrooms in action, ask questions, and discover how we help every child flourish.
Tours for children starting Reception in September 2026 will take place on:
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Wednesday 1st October (10–11am)
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Wednesday 15th October (10–11am)
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Wednesday 22nd October (10–11am)
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Tuesday 4th November (10–11am)
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Wednesday 12th November (10–11am)
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Tuesday 18th November (10–11am)
To book a place on a tour, please email office@courthill.coastalpartnership.co.uk and include:
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Your preferred tour date
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Number of adults attending
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A mobile phone contact number
Places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so early booking is recommended.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Courthill — where curiosity, confidence, and kindness grow every day.
Useful Information / Admissions Pack
Term Dates. Click here for details.
School Uniform. Click here for details.
Wraparound Care. Click here for information about our wraparound care, The Lighthouse Club.
Hot lunches. All children in infant schools are entitled to free hot lunches.
Free snack / cool milk. Children under 5 are entitled to free cool milk in school - you can opt-out if you wish. Children in infant school are also entitled to free fruit snack. Cool Milk and Free Fruit Snack
Pupil Premium. Click here for more information about Pupil Premium, which your child may be eligible for.
PTA. Welcome and information about pre-loved uniform. Click here for more information.
School Readiness
Please see some helpful ideas to get your child school ready.
Activity Ideas - What you can do at home
