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Nursery at Norbury Primary School and Nursery
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Natural objects outdoors, collage indoors: practical learning gives Norbury’s early years its character. The nursery occupies the Norbury School site and shares Class 1 with Reception, accepting children from the term in which they turn two. It is part of the Shropshire Hills Federation, with Norbury and Stiperstones sharing premises and classes.
Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Outstanding at the inspection on 1 and 2 October 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
The nursery aims to use the Shropshire Hills surroundings to encourage curiosity about nature. Its approach emphasises children taking initiative, solving problems and becoming independent. The natural world supplies material for learning, rather than simply a backdrop to outdoor play.
In October 2024, language and physical development received close attention in early years. Adults taught children to arrange natural objects into repeating sequences outside; children subsequently applied that idea independently with collage materials indoors. The connection matters: an activity introduced by an adult becomes something children can explore for themselves. Teaching and play work together.
Adults also got to know children individually and used that understanding to shape learning support. For parents, this gives a concrete picture of early learning here: developing communication and movement, trying an idea with an adult, then practising it through play.
Getting familiar with school begins before children start. The school welcomes new children for two introductory sessions during the preceding half term. Children with particular needs or disabilities can have extra visits and liaison meetings, allowing families to discuss support alongside familiarisation.
Medical care involves working with parents to identify what a child needs. Across the federation, staff can receive additional training through health services or relevant agencies, including asthma care and diabetes procedures. Prescription medicines can be given at school after parents complete a medicines form. Families can arrange a discussion with the SEND coordinator through the administrator, giving them a direct route to discuss individual needs.
Hot school meals are available to all children and carry a charge. Contact the school for current meal charges.
Sharing Class 1 with Reception is a classroom arrangement, not an admissions entitlement. Attending Norbury’s nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions route by the applicable deadline.
Keep those two decisions distinct: choosing the nursery concerns the child’s early years experience; securing a Reception place requires another application.
Nursery enquiries go to the Norbury office on 01588 650 207 or adminnorbury@shf.shropshire.sch.uk. Visits can be arranged by appointment through the office, giving families an opportunity to meet the school before deciding.
The school uniform combines a red polo shirt with a royal blue cardigan or sweatshirt, grey or black bottoms and sturdy black shoes. Branded jumpers, cardigans and book bags can be bought through the school; contact the office for current charges.
Children can join from the term in which they turn two.
Yes. It is on the Norbury School site and is combined with Reception in Class 1.
Early years learning links adult teaching with play. In October 2024, children used natural objects for repeating patterns outdoors, then applied the idea with collage materials indoors.
No. Families need to make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route by the applicable deadline.
Contact the Norbury office on 01588 650 207 or adminnorbury@shf.shropshire.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
