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Nursery at Roxton Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Choosing resources and recreating stories give Roxton’s early years provision its character. Independence has a practical role here: children select materials for their learning, while adults extend their language through conversation and questions. The nursery belongs to Roxton Church of England Academy on School Lane, with nursery learning grouped under Fir Class.
The school’s youngest children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), covering ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years. That is the early years age span, rather than a nursery-only admission range. Ofsted graded early years provision Good at the inspection on 25 and 26 April 2023; this was an early years judgement within the school’s inspection.
Indoor and outdoor learning both form part of the day. Adult-directed activities sit alongside choices made by children, so the EYFS takes shape through guided learning as well as opportunities to pursue an interest. The balance matters: children have room to decide what to use, with staff helping them take their thinking further.
Cornerstones Curriculum Maestro provides a starting point for curriculum planning. Themed Learning Journeys run for half a term in early years, giving activities a shared focus. These themes sit within the EYFS framework rather than replacing it.
In April 2023, early years teaching combined clear routines with opportunities for children to make choices. Adults understood individual learning goals, demonstrated new words and used questions to stretch thinking. Children practised listening and understood the expectations for their activities. Stories also prompted enthusiastic retelling and recreation, making books something children could actively explore rather than simply hear.
Contact with families includes ClassDojo, consultations each term and sharing afternoons. These give parents several ways to follow learning and discuss progress, rather than relying on a single conversation at the end of the year.
For concerns about development or learning, the class teacher is the first contact. The school’s SEND arrangements include consultation with parents when concerns arise, with the SENDCO working alongside families and staff. That creates a route from an initial worry to discussion of possible support. Appointments can be arranged through the office or Class DoJo.
Aspens provides the school’s catering. Separately, the Friday afternoon club for preschool children includes a small snack within its session charge, which matters when planning care beyond the earlier Friday collection.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the normal deadline. Treat the nursery choice and the school-place application as two decisions.
Introductory sessions for children starting school are arranged with parents. Parents can also meet the Foundation teacher while their child takes part in a taster session. These opportunities help families discuss the next stage and give children an introduction to school routines; they do not secure admission.
The Treehouse runs a Friday afternoon 1 o’clock club for working parents, with a preschool booking option covering 1pm to 3:30pm. Prebooked preschool sessions cover the whole half term. This is additional care, rather than a nursery learning-session timetable, and current charges should be obtained from the school.
For enquiries or a visit, contact the office at office@roxton.school or telephone 01234 870230. Visits are arranged by appointment, giving families an opportunity to meet staff and talk about the provision before making their choice.
They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, with learning indoors and outdoors through adult-directed activities and children’s own choices.
Early years provision was graded Good at the school’s Ofsted inspection on 25 and 26 April 2023.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee admission, and families must apply separately for Reception through the normal route by the normal deadline.
The Treehouse’s 1 o’clock club has a preschool option from 1pm to 3:30pm for working parents, with prebooked sessions covering the whole half term. A small snack is included in the session charge.
Email office@roxton.school or call 01234 870230 to arrange an appointment.
