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Nursery at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Family pictures, outdoor play and Friday library visits give this nursery its character: children have things to talk about, make and explore. At St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School in Bradford, the nursery accepts children from age 3 until they begin full-time school. It forms part of the school's Foundation Stage unit, with both part-time and full-time provision.
Early years provision received a Good judgement at the Ofsted inspection of 23 and 24 November 2022. That judgement covers the school's early years provision rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Children's interests help shape activities, alongside a curriculum covering all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Staff also use in-the-moment planning when opportunities arise during the day. In practical terms, learning includes conversation, making pictures and exploring relationships: the Families and Celebrations topic involves naming relatives, discussing physical features and talking about celebrations such as Eid and birthdays. Christmas storytelling and songs prepare children for an EYFS Nativity performance.
Drawing Club adds storytelling and creative work to the early years curriculum. The nursery's emphasis on social and emotional development also has a concrete classroom expression. In November 2022, nursery children were encouraged to play together cooperatively, while communication and language were priorities across early years. The classrooms were light and organised to support children's learning.
The Early Years outdoor area allows children to move between indoor and outdoor activities during provision. Wellies are supplied; children need a suitable coat. Thursday mornings bring PE, with nursery children wearing their usual uniform. On Friday mornings, they visit the school library and exchange books. That gives families a regular opportunity to share a different book at home.
The nursery team includes a teacher, an apprentice Early Years Practitioner and lunchtime supervisors. Weekly photographs through Seesaw give parents a view of activities their children have been doing, providing a useful starting point for conversations at home.
Food arrangements distinguish the snack from lunch. Fresh fruit or vegetables are supplied free, with examples including apple, carrot and banana; daily milk is also free. For children attending for 30 hours, school lunches are charged separately, and a packed lunch from home is an alternative.
Families can contact the SENCO through the office about additional needs. A Parental Involvement Worker supports families from Nursery onwards, including conversations about difficulties affecting a child and referrals to services such as the school nurse or children's centres. This gives parents another route for seeking help alongside the classroom team.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and confers no priority in the oversubscription criteria. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority. Choosing the nursery and securing a school place are separate decisions.
For September 2026 entry, the Common Preference Form deadline was 15 January 2026. Families seeking consideration in a particular category, such as Catholic applicants, also needed to submit a Supplementary Information Form with supporting evidence by that date. This is a past admissions cycle.
Preparation for the next stage focuses on independence and children's social and emotional skills. Those aims concern readiness for Reception, rather than an admissions advantage.
The funded patterns are five mornings for 15 hours, or five full days for eligible working parents accessing 30 hours. Both run during term time over 38 weeks. In 2024-25, the morning nursery session ran from 8.50am to 11.50am; confirm current session times with the school.
Parents without the 30-hour entitlement can purchase additional three-hour sessions, up to five a week if staffing ratios permit. Payment is invoiced every four weeks through ParentPay. Meals and optional activities outside the essential EYFS provision are separate extras; contact the school for current charges.
Breakfast Club runs from 7.45am to 8.50am, and After-School Club from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. Nursery children can use wraparound provision, and registration is required in advance. For an informal nursery visit, telephone the school office on 01274 543445 to arrange an appointment. General enquiries can also go to office@scfm.bcwcat.co.uk.
Children are accepted from age 3 until they start full-time school.
The 15-hour pattern is five mornings, while eligible working parents can access 30 hours across five full days. Both operate during term time over 38 weeks.
Bring a suitable coat for outdoor play; the nursery supplies wellies. Children wear their normal school uniform for Thursday morning PE.
School meals for children attending for 30 hours are charged separately. Children may bring a packed lunch instead. Fresh fruit or vegetable snacks and daily milk are free.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place or confer oversubscription priority. A separate application must be made through the home local authority.
