A good community school school in Kingston upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Maple Infants' School.
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"Together we learn and grow"
Head Teacher Mrs Claire Barwell emphasises Maple Infants' School as a nurturing, welcoming, multicultural community with a strong focus on safe, supportive learning environments and close partnerships with families; the message highlights the aim to prepare children for the next steps in their learning journey and to foster a love of learning.
Maple Stars Wraparound Care runs on the school site for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils from 3.15pm to 6.00pm, term-time only. It is run by 3 staff who also work in school and provides a light snack during the session. There is no on-site Breakfast Club; Maple families can access SASM breakfast club at St Andrews' & St Marks' Junior School.
Maple Infants' School provides SEND support. The leader for SEND is Mr Oliver Wood (SENCo). A 2025-26 SEND Information Report is available, with references to the Local Offer at Achieving for Children and GOV.UK guidance; [email protected] is the contact.
Admissions are managed through Kingston. Reception admissions for 2026 have a closing date of 15 January 2026 with applications via eAdmissions. Nursery offers up to 42 places for universal 15 hours and up to 18 places for 30 hours funded places. Funding and eligibility details, deposits, and extension options are outlined, including a refundable deposit (£100, reduced to £50 for EYPPG), and an optional extended day (35 hours) charged at £7.50 per day. Parents are advised to contact the school office for visits and further information.
Infant school meals are free for all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Nursery has universal 15 hours funded, with 30 hours funded places available for eligible families. Nursery deposits: £100 (reduced to £50 for EYPPG). Paid hours can extend the day to 2:30pm for £135 per week (£9 per hour). Lunch is available on-site at £2.78 per meal, or packed lunches may be provided. Children’s meals are served in the nursery setting. A child who is not funded for 30 hours may be offered paid hours with that extension.
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