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Nursery at Bampton CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Conversation and persistence give Bampton’s nursery its character. Adults use everyday exchanges to build children’s vocabulary, while the Growth Mindset approach rewards effort and attitude rather than the finished result. Trying again matters here.
The nursery forms part of Bampton CofE Primary School on Bowling Green Close. At the Ofsted inspection on 18 and 19 January 2023, the school’s early years provision was judged Outstanding. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Learning follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). In parent language, this brings together communication, physical development, relationships and early learning: children practise expressing ideas, cooperating with others and developing control of small tools. The goals extend to understanding the natural world and exploring materials creatively. Learning to manage feelings belongs alongside learning about numbers.
In January 2023, nursery staff understood the early years framework deeply and shaped activities around children’s next learning needs. Conversations throughout the day helped extend their language. This gives everyday interaction a clear educational purpose, rather than leaving vocabulary development to a single activity.
Jigsaw adds a named approach to personal, social and health education. Its early years themes include Being Me in My World and Celebrating Difference. Children explore emotions, kindness and friendship, including how people can differ from one another. These are practical foundations for playing together and asking for help.
Growth Mindset complements this work. Bampton encourages children to see mistakes as opportunities to learn and to try another strategy when something proves difficult. Praise focuses on the effort involved. For parents, that offers a useful way to respond to frustration at home as well as in nursery.
Support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) involves families in decisions. Parents can raise concerns with the class teacher or Inclusion Lead; where SEND support is needed, a Learning Plan brings the agreed support together. The school provides three updates to that plan during the year, alongside its parent consultation arrangements.
Adaptations can include visual timetables, extra time to process instructions and individual or small-group adult support. The school also works with speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. Support is planned around the child’s needs, giving families concrete adjustments to discuss rather than a single standard package.
Separate application. Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately through the normal Reception admissions process and meet its deadline. Treat choosing nursery and applying for Reception as two decisions.
For children with SEND, support when changing classes includes time with the incoming teacher and opportunities to become familiar with the next learning space. Photographs or a plan can help a child picture the change. The final SEND review also addresses transition with parents, allowing support needs to be discussed before the move.
Nursery enquiries can go to the school office on 01993 850371 or by email to office.3131@bampton.oxon.sch.uk. The office operates Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:00 during term time. Bampton’s address is Bowling Green Close, Bampton, OX18 2NJ.
Yes. It is the school’s own nursery provision.
Early years provision was judged Outstanding at the school’s Ofsted inspection on 18 and 19 January 2023. This is a school early years judgement, not a separate nursery rating.
No. Families need to make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by its deadline.
Speak to the class teacher or contact the Inclusion Lead. Parents take part in agreeing support and reviewing their child’s Learning Plan.
Telephone 01993 850371 or email office.3131@bampton.oxon.sch.uk.
