Thank you for your interest in Pilgrims Pre Preparatory School.
We understand that choosing the first step in your child’s educational journey is a significant decision. Our aim is to help you explore everything that makes Pilgrims special, answer your questions, and guide you through the admissions process as smoothly as possible.
Children may join Pilgrims at any point from 3 months to 7 years. There is no formal entrance exam or selection process. However, children joining Year 1 or Year 2 will be invited to spend time with us before a place is confirmed to support a smooth transition.
Priority for Reception places is given to children who already attend our Pre School.
Places can fill quickly, so early registration is advisable.
You can see an overview of our admissions process below. For more details, please refer to our Admissions Policy.
If you have further questions, please contact our Admissions team – admissions@pilgrims-school.org.uk.
Admissions process overview
Please note: the illustration above provides an overview of our admissions process. Some elements may vary depending on when your child joins us and whether they are joining our Early Years or Main School. More detail is available in our Admissions policy
Fees
School fees for each section of the school can be found in the documents below. Please contact admissions@pilgrims-school.org.uk for further information on fees.
MAIN SCHOOL FEES LITTLE PILGRIMS AND PRE SCHOOL FEES
The school continues to accept the Government’s Early Years ‘universal’ funding available for 3- to 5-year-olds. From September 2026, we are delighted to now also accept the 30-hour funding, see our brochure here.
For fees net of funding, please contact the admissions team.
For more information on how the Harpur Trust collect fees, please see their downloadable FAQ sheet.
Parental Contracts and Privacy Notice
Please read the documents in this section to find out about terms and conditions and pupil privacy notice.
MAIN SCHOOL t&cs LITTLE PILGRIMS AND PRE SCHOOL T&Cs Privacy notice
VISIT US
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is much more than a school. It is a happy, caring community where your child will learn, play and thrive.
Visiting is the best way for you and your family to experience the school first-hand and gain a true sense of life at Pilgrims.
Individual visits
We welcome the whole family, including children for individual visits during the school day.
This gives everyone the opportunity to experience our happy environment, explore indoor and outdoor spaces, and meet pupils, teachers and support staff.
To arrange a visit please contact our Admissions Team:
Email admissions@pilgrims-school.org.uk or telephone 01234 369555.
Open days
We also offer Open Days at key points throughout the year providing another opportunity to visit the school and experience Pilgrims in action.
Our next Open morning is on Saturday 14th November 2026.
Reserve your place here.Explore Virtually
If you are unable to visit immediately, you can explore the school through our 360 virtual tour.
“Such a thorough and great tour of Pilgrims. Everyone we met was so lovely, and we left feeling really excited for our son’s time at Pilgrims when he joins…”