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Nursery at Jennett's Park CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories, conversation and imaginative play give this nursery its character. At Jennett's Park CofE Primary School in Bracknell, children can join from 3 years old, with four attendance options carrying bird names: Rosefinches, Goldfinches, Bullfinches and Firefinches. Provision runs during term time, five days a week.
The March 2026 Ofsted judgement for the school's early years was Strong standard. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating. The nursery's emphasis on language makes books and talk central to children's learning.
Play and adult guidance work together here. Children have opportunities to explore for themselves, alongside activities led by staff. The early years foundation stage (EYFS) takes practical form through storytelling, creative work and learning to do things independently. Nursery themes and stories develop children's communication and interest in books, giving a clear purpose to the play.
Creative learning has specific ingredients. Children use everyday materials to represent things from their own lives, draw in response to rhymes and stories, and make props for imaginative games. Music prompts movement and sound; children also invent songs and develop play from their own ideas. These activities give them several ways to express a thought, rather than relying only on spoken answers.
Learning areas are arranged to help children choose resources and sustain their attention. Each year group has a garden plot to cultivate, adding responsibility for growing crops to the practical curriculum. Staff check what children understand and adjust their next steps, with extra help when needed. Independence develops through familiar routines as well as exploration.
Settling is a strength of the early years provision. In March 2026, children became comfortable quickly through supportive relationships with staff and predictable routines. Regular contact with families helped establish a sense of belonging from the beginning. For parents, that means communication is part of the settling process, alongside the child's experience in the room.
Additional needs are identified early, with support informed by professional advice. Parents with concerns can speak to their child's class teacher or arrange a conversation through the office with the special educational needs coordinator. This gives families a direct route to discuss help.
Birthday celebrations recognise children in class and allow their own clothes on the day. Families are not expected to bring anything; optional gifts to share must be non-food items, such as stickers or pencils. Sweets, cake and chocolate are excluded, reducing pressure on families and supporting children with allergies.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority, even when choosing this school. Bracknell Forest Council administers the school's coordinated application process.
Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as two separate decisions. Familiarity with the school does not replace the application process.
Rosefinches provides 15 hours in mornings, while Firefinches provides 15 hours in afternoons. Goldfinches offers 30 hours and Bullfinches 32.5 hours. All four patterns operate during term time. Government funding is accepted, subject to eligibility, and hours outside funding must be paid for. Contact the school for current charges.
Session preference. Morning and afternoon preferences cannot be guaranteed. The nursery has a waiting list, so the pattern offered matters as much as the preferred number of hours.
Regular nursery tours can be booked through the school office, which also supplies application forms. Enquiries can be made on 01344 301269 or by emailing secretary@jennetts.bonitas.org.uk. Nursery terms finish earlier than the main school's: autumn nursery provision ends on 17 December 2026, spring on 24 March 2027 and summer on 14 July 2027. Families arranging holiday care should use those nursery dates.
The nursery admits children from 3 years old.
Rosefinches offers 15 morning hours, Firefinches 15 afternoon hours, Goldfinches 30 hours and Bullfinches 32.5 hours. Provision runs five days a week during term time, subject to availability.
Government funding is accepted, subject to eligibility. Any hours not covered by funding must be paid for; contact the school for current charges.
No. Reception requires a separate application through your home local authority. Bracknell Forest Council manages the school's coordinated admissions process.
Contact the school office to book a regular nursery tour or request an application form. Call 01344 301269 or email secretary@jennetts.bonitas.org.uk.
