Reception offers - September 2026

Information for parents and carers

Welcome to Cuddington Community Primary School 

We are delighted that your child has been offered a place at Cuddington, and we look forward to welcoming your family to the school.

We are a small school with a big welcome. Children flourish here because of our friendly atmosphere and strong values.

Our dedicated and conscientious team of staff work hard to foster curiosity and inspire learning. We want every child to achieve and succeed in a caring and secure environment.

This page brings together the key information you may need as your child prepares to start at Cuddington. If there is anything you would like to ask, please contact the school office — we will be very happy to help.

Emma Dempster
Principal of Cuddington Community Primary School

What to do now

Accept your place – if you would like to take up the offer, you must accept your place with Surrey County Council by Thursday 30 April. You can do this via the Surrey website

Book a school tour – please contact the school office to arrange a visit

Follow us on Facebook – This is a great way to keep up to date with school news and get a feel for day-to-day life at Cuddington. Follow our page here

Explore our website – You can find out more about the life of the school, our curriculum and our values by browsing the rest of the website

Why Cuddington?

Our families value Cuddington because of our:

Strong results – our outcomes are above the national and Surrey averages. Read more about our latest results here:
Our Achievement

Positive Ofsted inspection – at our most recent inspection, the school was rated Good in every category. Read our Ofsted reports here

Strong Early Years setting – Ofsted notes that “The school’s early years setting features a rich learning environment”

Commitment to every child – the school is committed to “meeting the diverse needs of its pupils,” according to Ofsted

Reception at Cuddington: what to expect

Starting school is an exciting milestone. At Cuddington, we make sure every child feels welcomed, safe and ready to thrive from day one.

In Reception, children learn through a balance of play, exploration and carefully structured teaching, following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. As a small, friendly school, staff get to know every child as an individual, creating a nurturing environment where children quickly settle, build confidence and develop a love of learning.

Children also benefit from our excellent facilities and outdoor spaces, with plenty of opportunities to explore, be active and stay curious. With a strong focus on wellbeing and personal development, we help every child build the foundations they need for a happy and successful start to school life.

Find out more about Reception at Cuddington.

Practical information

We know that starting school comes with lots of practical questions. The links below will help you find the information most new parents need before September.

School uniform – find details of our uniform and where to buy it:
https://cuddington.greenhousecms.co.uk/School-Uniform/

School meals – information about lunches, free school meals and how to pay online:
https://www.cuddington.thpt.org.uk/School-Meals/

Wraparound care and clubs – breakfast club, after-school care and the wide range of activities available to pupils:

https://cuddington.greenhousecms.co.uk/School-Clubs/

Special educational needs and pastoral support – how we support children’s wellbeing and additional needs:
https://cuddington.greenhousecms.co.uk/SEN-D-and-Inclusion/

Term dates and school day times – key dates for the year and details of the school day:
https://cuddington.greenhousecms.co.uk/Term-Dates/

Policies and documents – safeguarding, behaviour policy and other key documents: https://www.cuddington.thpt.org.uk/Policies-Procedures/

Get in touch

We are delighted that your child has been offered a place at Cuddington and we look forward to welcoming your family to the school.

If you have any questions, would like to arrange a visit, or simply want to find out more, please contact the school office.

We are always happy to help and will do everything we can to make the transition to school as smooth as possible.