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Nursery at Crockerne Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 Nursery Nest within Apple and Pear classes gives Crockerne’s youngest children their own area within a shared early years unit. Nursery and Reception work together, with a classroom base for children and access to the wider learning spaces. This arrangement shapes the nursery’s character: a distinct space for younger children alongside a shared day of play and exploration.
Based in Pill, the nursery normally takes children in September after their third birthday, with an exception for those moving into the area later. Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good at its inspection on 24 and 25 January 2023; that judgement covers the early years phase.
Discovery Time gives children choices each day. They can move between learning areas, using indoor and outdoor spaces in any weather, with adults and other children involved in their play. The Nursery Nest and classroom base provide fixed points within that movement. For parents, the practical distinction is that learning includes children choosing where to explore, rather than remaining in one place throughout.
Play is the main approach. Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), nursery children explore design and technology through activities available indoors and outside. That gives creative work a place in everyday play. At the January 2023 inspection, the early years curriculum built learning step by step from Nursery to Reception.
In January 2023, children played cooperatively and kept their attention on activities for sustained periods. Communication and language were priorities, with activities planned to develop speaking and children confidently discussing their work. These are useful foundations for expressing ideas and taking part in shared learning.
Forest School adds another outdoor element: Thursday sessions in Term 1 use a designated Forest School area and a trained Forest School Leader. Wellies and waterproofs are part of the everyday kit and can stay at school. Outdoor learning therefore comes with a practical clothing routine.
Family Reading gives parents a weekly opportunity to share a book with their child at 2.55pm. It creates a regular point of participation in the early years day, alongside the books and reading record children bring in their bookbag.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), preparation for joining includes contact between the Early Years Leader or SEND Lead and the previous preschool. Parents contribute information too. More significant needs, or involvement from other professionals, can lead to formal transition meetings, so existing support can inform the move.
Across the school, support may involve changes to teaching or individual and small-group work. The Speech and Language Therapy Service and Educational Psychology Service are among the external partners. Families with concerns should begin with the class teacher.
Food arrangements require attention to allergies: medical evidence and an Aspens allergy form are needed for alternative menus. Packed lunches must exclude nuts and products containing them. These are practical requirements for families planning what their child eats.
Separate application. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place or confer priority. Families must apply again through North Somerset Council by the deadline for their intake. The September 2026 cycle closed on 15 January 2026 at 23:59; that deadline has passed.
The shared early years unit provides continuity in the learning environment, but it does not change allocation rules. For children with SEND moving between classes or phases, staff share information with the next teacher and arrange opportunities to meet staff and visit the new class. Transition support and admission remain separate questions.
Parents can add their child to the nursery waiting list. Contact follows in April/May before the September start, when admission and available sessions are discussed. The nursery enquiry address is office@crockerne.kmat.co.uk; the school office telephone number is 01275 372659.
For everyday preparation, children bring a water bottle as well as their bookbag. Keeping wellies and waterproofs at school supports the indoor and outdoor pattern of the nursery day.
Children normally start in September following their third birthday. An exception applies to children who move into the area after that point.
It is an area for nursery-aged children within the shared Apple and Pear Nursery and Reception unit.
Children can use outdoor and indoor learning spaces during daily Discovery Time. The early years unit also has Thursday Forest School sessions in Term 1 with a trained leader.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place or confer priority. A separate application through North Somerset Council is required.
Email office@crockerne.kmat.co.uk or telephone 01275 372659. Parents on the waiting list are contacted in April/May before the September start to discuss admission and available sessions.
