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Nursery at Westbourne 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A reading den, daily outdoor play and stories acted out by adults give Westbourne’s nursery its character. Children aged three and four can attend a morning or afternoon session within Westbourne Primary School on Skinner Lane, Bradford. The emphasis is on learning through play, with adults and other children.
Books travel between nursery and home, and parents have regular opportunities to join classroom activities. That makes participation practical: families can practise familiar rhymes together and share the stories their child is exploring.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) covers much more than early reading and numbers here. Children develop movement, conversation and social skills alongside creative work and learning about the world. Playdough, construction materials and a sensory tray give them different ways to investigate; a reading den and role play resources make room for quieter activities and storytelling.
Each half term brings a different story. Adults perform it, children join the action, and a story-map helps them recall what happens. The Magic 3 Books basket lets children choose something for an adult to read during group time. Nursery library books go home in book bags, while copies of nursery rhymes help families continue the songs together.
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised supplies the Foundations for Phonics approach. Daily activities concentrate on language and oral blending, joining spoken sounds together. Singing, listening for environmental sounds and playing with rhyme give this work a distinctly nursery shape.
Outdoor learning happens daily. The early years playground includes a Roadway, a magnetic water wall and a Tangled collection climbing frame from ESP Play. A tunnel passes through a grassy mound, while a triangular stage creates space for performances. These features give children concrete choices: climbing and balancing, experimenting with water or acting out an idea. Nursery children also have a PE lesson.
Settling begins before the first session. Parents and children are invited to explore the nursery and meet its teachers, giving the child a chance to become familiar with the surroundings while adults discuss questions. Once attending, parents can join name-writing practice in the classroom at drop-off. Stay and play sessions and the nursery at night event offer further opportunities to take part.
Staff observe children’s development informally from the start and maintain detailed records, sharing this information with families. This gives parents a picture of learning beyond the books and rhymes brought home. Fruit is provided at EYFS breaks; milk is also provided for the youngest children.
For children with SEND, the school uses personalised Support Plans developed by class teachers with the Inclusion Manager. Parents contribute information and feedback, and specialist staff training can address individual learning or medical needs. The wider school building has a lift and an adapted hygiene room, practical features for families considering physical access.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal admissions route. Westbourne follows Bradford Local Authority’s admissions arrangements, and the council’s Admissions Team handles primary admissions.
Preparation for the next classroom is a separate matter. Nursery development records are passed to the Reception class or a child’s next school, helping the receiving team understand their learning. The school also holds a summer Transition Day, with additional visits where needed. Familiarisation supports the move; it does not secure admission.
Morning and afternoon sessions are offered, and eligible children can access 30 hours of free childcare. Nursery enquiries go through the school office on 01274 483138. Parents can also arrange a visit through the office, with parental support officers helping organise it.
The school accepts enquiries by email at office@westbourne.bradford.sch.uk. For a family considering the nursery, a visit provides the opportunity to meet the teachers and explore the play spaces with their child before starting.
Westbourne offers nursery places for children aged three and four.
Yes. Families can choose a morning or afternoon session.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions route; Westbourne follows Bradford Local Authority’s arrangements.
Before starting, children and parents are invited to explore the nursery and meet the teachers. Parents can ask questions during this visit.
Yes. Westbourne accepts children who are eligible for 30 hours of free childcare.
