Reception - September 2026 Intake 

In Surrey, a child can start school at the beginning of the school year following their fourth birthday. If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, they will typically start school in September 2026.

Parents/Carers should apply for a school place during the application period, which opens on 3rd November 2025 and closes on 15th January 2026.  Our admissions are managed by Surrey County Council and you should apply for your child's school place through the Surrey County Council portal.  

To find up to date information about the school's admission arrangements; details on how to apply, either as part of the normal intake or during the school year; and information on how to appeal, please use this link.

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/primary-junior-and-infant/apply

In the meantime, if you are interested in your child attending our school or finding out more, please come along to our Open Afternoon on Wednesday 12th November from 4.00 to 5.30pm. There is no need to book. We also request that you to complete the online form below.  We will hold your details on file so that we can send you information regarding the Open Afternoon and other prospective parent events and dates.  We will send information via Teachers 2 Parents either by e-mail or text.  Should you wish to be taken off our mailing list, please contact the school office.

https://schoolforms.uk/T/ID70n77KPE2KzBIprZ

If you require any further information relating to our school, please contact the school office: 

01932 346113 or info@grange.surrey.sch.uk.

Thank you for your interest in our school.

What the children say about school:

"The Grange is a wonderful place and I really like it here"
"Maths is good because you get to work things out"

"I like doing writing because sometimes you do short pieces of writing and sometimes you do long pieces"
"You have to use your brain a lot in maths"

"I like The Grange because we've got lots of things outside and our classrooms are nice and tidy"

What visitors say about the school:

"It was very pleasing to perform for the pupils who were loud, enthusiastic and responsive"

"Thank you for the wonderful, happy visit to your lovely school"

"Thank you for such a wonderful event tonight, we thoroughly enjoyed all of the activities and experiences"

"Lovely children, very attentive and inquisitive, some good questions and very well behaved"

Ways to help your child before starting school

• Teach them to use the toilet and wash and dry hands independently.
• Encourage your child to try as many fruits and vegetables as possible in preparation for snack time in the classroom.
• Teach them how to recognise their name and label every piece of clothing, including shoes and socks.
• Encourage a love of books by reading regularly to your child and visiting the library.
• Teach your child to dress/undress as independently as possible.