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Nursery at St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Books, rhymes and stories give this nursery its clearest character. At St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill, children encounter all three from the beginning of their Nursery Year. Reading therefore starts with listening and shared language, giving families a concrete picture of an early learning experience here.
The nursery forms part of a state Church of England primary school in Daisy Hill, Bolton. Its identity is tied to the school, while the nursery experience deserves consideration in its own right.
In May 2024, Ofsted described children encountering varied books, storytelling and rhymes from the start of nursery. These are distinct experiences: books introduce children to written stories, storytelling gives them something to listen to, and rhymes bring attention to the sound of language. The emphasis gives early reading a place in nursery before children move on to formal schooling.
For parents, this is the most concrete curriculum detail: the beginning of the Nursery Year includes several ways of engaging with language. It is a useful basis for understanding this part of the day, rather than judging nursery solely by what happens later in school.
Safety learning includes contact with people who work in the community. The May 2024 inspection described visits to early years by the fire and rescue services and police, with conversations about community safety. This connects the subject to identifiable services and the people carrying out those roles.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place at St James. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Choosing nursery and applying for Reception are separate decisions.
The nursery's introduction to books, stories and rhymes is an educational experience, not an admission entitlement. Families should keep that distinction clear when deciding whether this nursery suits their child.
The school is on Hindley Road in Daisy Hill, Bolton, BL5 2JU. Its telephone number is 01942634688, providing a direct contact route for nursery enquiries.
It is the nursery provision at St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill, a state Church of England primary school.
Children encounter books, stories and rhymes from the start of their Nursery Year.
The May 2024 inspection described police and fire and rescue service visits to early years to discuss community safety.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place, and families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process.
Telephone 01942634688. The school address is Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Bolton, BL5 2JU.
