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Nursery at Wood End Primary School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Language, independence and learning outdoors give Wood End's early years its character. The nursery is the school's own provision for three-year-olds, based at Wood End Primary School on Wood Street in Atherstone. It is part of a primary school rather than a separate childcare setting.
At the Ofsted inspection on 4 and 5 February 2025, early years provision was judged Outstanding. That judgement covers the school's early years provision; it is not a separate nursery rating. The useful detail for parents is the combination of confident learning, sustained attention and children becoming more independent.
Communication receives close attention. In February 2025, early years teaching put a clear emphasis on language development, helping children acquire vocabulary for later learning. For a parent choosing a nursery, this gives substance to the educational offer: developing the words children need is an explicit part of their learning.
The early years curriculum supports development across all learning areas. Its practical emphasis includes becoming independent, persisting with challenges and learning alongside other children. In February 2025, children were able to stay engaged with tasks for extended periods and relate positively to one another. These are useful foundations for taking part in group learning.
An outdoor learning space complements the indoor environment. Children used both confidently in February 2025, so their learning extended beyond the classroom. Daily routines also mattered: children in early years picked them up promptly and followed them. Together, those findings describe children learning how to participate in the day as well as developing their knowledge.
For additional needs, the school uses Assess, Plan, Do, Review. Teachers and the special educational needs coordinator (SENDCo) consider a child's needs, agree support with parents, put it into practice and review its effect. Parents contribute to decisions rather than simply receiving an outcome. The support cycle normally takes around 12 weeks, or a school term.
Concerns should first be discussed with the class teacher; continuing concerns can be taken to the SENDCo. Parents of children with additional needs are encouraged to meet the SENDCo before their child starts, giving the team an opportunity to prepare support. Where appropriate, referrals to external agencies require parental support.
Medical care has a separate planning process. Children with serious or chronic medical needs must have a care plan, and parents should arrange a meeting with the SENDCo to develop it. Across the school, three staff have training to designated safeguarding lead level, providing a team structure for handling concerns.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through Warwickshire Admissions Service by the normal deadline. Nursery enquiries go directly to the school office, so these are distinct processes. Keep the Reception application as a separate task even after accepting a nursery place.
Contact the school office to apply for nursery: telephone 01827 872237 or email admin2023@welearn365.com. This is the direct enquiry route for the nursery, while school admissions are handled through Warwickshire Admissions Service.
Wood End operates its own nursery provision for three-year-olds.
Early years provision was judged Outstanding at the Ofsted inspection on 4 and 5 February 2025. This covers the school's early years provision, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Yes. In February 2025, early years children learned confidently in both the indoor and outdoor environments.
No. Reception requires a separate application through Warwickshire Admissions Service by the normal deadline.
Contact the school office on 01827 872237 or email admin2023@welearn365.com.
