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Nursery at Roundswell Community Primary Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A morning here includes lunch: a useful detail for families choosing between a shorter session and a full nursery day. Roundswell Community Primary Academy welcomes children from age three into its nursery, with Bumblebees the nursery class. This is provision within the primary school, so the nursery day belongs to a wider school community.
Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good at the inspection on 13 and 14 June 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach brings play, communication, social development and independence together. The school aims to follow children's interests while extending what they already understand. In practical terms, its intentions include helping children communicate feelings, make decisions and learn from mistakes. The emphasis is on learning how to participate as well as building knowledge.
Play has a clear purpose in that approach. The school aims to use children's curiosity to shape learning experiences, with opportunities both outside and indoors. It also recognises that development happens at different rates, so its approach allows for differences in language, physical development and emotional needs.
The wider school has a large outdoor area with Wi-Fi, used for learning beyond the classroom, including science and topic work. That is a concrete feature of the school setting, alongside the early years aim to use indoor and outdoor environments. Learning is intended to extend beyond seated classroom tasks.
In June 2023, nursery children formed close relationships with the adults supporting them, and staff questions helped extend their understanding for the next stage of learning. Those relationships matter when a young child is learning to participate in a group. Bumblebees has a nursery class teacher.
Lunch is included in the morning session's timetable. Families can send a packed lunch or buy a school dinner; children also need a healthy snack and a labelled water bottle. The school uses a menu that rotates over three weeks each term. Parents with concerns about allergies or dietary requirements can speak with the office or catering team, keeping those needs part of the meal arrangements.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school aims to make reasonable adjustments and remove obstacles to learning. Its approach involves parents, staff and other agencies working together. Families can email the school to arrange a meeting with the SEND coordinator.
Separate application. A nursery place does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply again through the Devon County Council admissions system. Choosing Bumblebees therefore needs to work as a nursery decision in its own right, with the Reception application treated as a separate step.
Three session options shape the nursery day: mornings run from 9am until noon, afternoons from noon until 3pm, and the full day from 9am until 3pm. The shorter options give families a choice between the first and second parts of the day.
Car park access. Vehicle gates close between 8:30am and 9am, then between 2:45pm and 3:30pm. Those closures overlap with nursery start or collection times, so families should plan their journey accordingly.
For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 01271 445111 or email roundswell@thsp.org.uk. Ask the school for current meal charges.
Children can join from age three. The nursery class is Bumblebees.
Morning sessions run from 9am to noon, afternoon sessions from noon to 3pm, and full days from 9am to 3pm.
Yes. Children can bring a packed lunch or have a purchased school dinner. Families should also provide a healthy snack and a labelled water bottle.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the Devon County Council admissions system.
Email roundswell@thsp.org.uk to arrange a meeting with the SEND coordinator. The school aims to provide reasonable adjustments and work with families and other agencies.
