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Nursery at Bishop Wilson Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Child-led exploration and a shared early years unit shape nursery life at Bishop Wilson. Nursery and Reception children belong to one blended unit, with relationships and emotional development given deliberate attention. This makes familiarity with the next stage part of everyday provision rather than just an end-of-year exercise.
There are 60 nursery places for children aged three to four, with entry possible in the term following their third birthday. The nursery forms part of Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School. Ofsted graded its early years provision Good at the inspection on 9 and 10 July 2024; this judgement covers the school's early years provision rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Children have opportunities to choose activities, alongside periods guided by adults. Planning in the moment allows staff to develop experiences around children's interests, while whole-class teaching, smaller groups and individual sessions give the day different rhythms. The emphasis is on conversation and vocabulary: adults use interactions to extend children's language as they explore.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) connects early reading and mathematics with physical development, communication, relationships, creativity and discovering the world. In nursery, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one example of a theme linking these areas. Counting through games and songs, discussing stories and investigating materials give children practical ways to develop understanding.
In the summer term, nursery children begin Read Write Inc. with an introduction to 12 letter sounds from initial Set 1. Books are shared with adults and other children, and drawing and painting introduce mark-making. Physical activities include pastry rolling, scissors and jigsaws, alongside throwing, catching and jumping outdoors. These give both small hand movements and larger movements a place in the day.
A Nursery/Reception playground provides a named outdoor space. Creative learning also uses Kapow's EYFS art scheme, including sculpture, drawing and mixed media. Children can explore materials and techniques while developing the vocabulary to explain their choices. In July 2024, early years activities were carefully selected to reinforce taught learning, and children were making progress.
Families contribute to learning through regular meetings with teachers, discussing progress and helping shape planning. A newsletter each term explains the nursery theme and its objectives, giving parents a practical connection between activities in nursery and support at home.
Additional needs are supported through individual targets and reviews involving parents. The school can draw on Speech and Language Therapists (SALT) and the Education Psychology Service. Its building is on one level, with broad doorways and corridors and smooth routes to the playground, useful physical features for children with mobility needs.
Nursery meals carry a charge; contact the school for current charges. Parents supply nappies, creams and wipes when their child needs them. For safeguarding concerns, families can contact the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead, giving them a direct route to the team responsible for child protection.
Attending Bishop Wilson Nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council admissions, including when their child already attends nursery. For the September 2026 intake, the deadline was 15 January 2026. That application cycle is past.
The blended early years unit gives nursery children familiarity with the shared setting. This educational continuity is separate from the allocation of Reception places.
Funded attendance is 15 hours each week, or 30 hours for eligible children. Morning sessions run from 8.40am to 11.40am; afternoons run from 12.25pm to 3.25pm. Alternatively, families can use two-and-a-half-day patterns across Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday. Eligible 30-hour children attend from 8.40am to 3.25pm.
Hours limit. Attendance cannot extend beyond a child's funded allocation. Families needing longer care should account for that restriction when choosing a pattern.
Nursery enquiries and applications go directly to the school office on 0121 770 4063. Eligible families provide their funding code there. Drop-off and collection use the secure nursery door; the accompanying adult must be over 16, and staff must be told if someone different will collect.
Children aged three to four can attend, starting in the term after their third birthday.
There are five morning sessions, five afternoon sessions and two-and-a-half-day patterns covering Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday. Full-time attendance is offered to children eligible for 30 funded hours.
No. Families must apply separately through Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council admissions, even if their child attends Bishop Wilson Nursery.
Parents provide nappies, wipes and creams if their child requires them.
Contact the school office on 0121 770 4063. Nursery admissions are handled directly by the office.
