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Nursery at School of Christ The King Catholic Primary
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 mud kitchen, Makaton signs and Catholic prayer give Christ the King Nursery its character: practical play, shared communication and faith shape the experience. This is the nursery class within School of Christ The King Catholic Primary in Bristol. Children can join in the term following their third birthday, with entry points in September, January and March/April.
Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good at the inspection on 23 and 24 April 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Play provides the starting point for learning. Indoors, children can build in the construction area, experiment at the water station or make marks at a table. A corner for reading, space for art and an area for role play offer different ways to explore ideas. These give children choices alongside teaching led by adults.
The morning combines movement, carpet teaching or a story with time to choose activities. From 10am, children can move between the classroom and outdoor space. Outside, the water wall and mud kitchen extend hands-on exploration, while bikes, trikes and climbing equipment bring physical challenges. There is a sandpit too. At 11.30am, activities give way to tidying and another group session; by 11.55am, morning attenders prepare to leave and children staying longer prepare for lunch.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) experience here combines learning with growing independence. In April 2024, children worked together in play and paid close attention during adult teaching. Adults extended learning through questions and demonstrations of vocabulary. Makaton adds another means of communication: children learn two to four signs each fortnight, including signs linked to learning topics and everyday use.
Catholic Social Teaching has practical expression through stickers recognising helpful choices and responsibility. Children have also acted out Jesus's entry into Jerusalem. Faith therefore appears in activities and relationships as well as prayer.
Preparation for settling starts with everyday tasks. Families are encouraged to let children practise dressing, eating, drinking and putting belongings away, with staff helping according to age and ability. In April 2024, early years children adjusted readily to routines and responded to instructions.
Toilet training should already have begun at home before entry; staff support its continuation. Nursery Class has facilities for nappy changes when needed, and children are expected to communicate toilet needs or accidents. Children staying for lunch wash their hands before getting ready to eat.
Support also connects families with the wider school team. An Inclusion Lead covers SEND and children learning English as an additional language, while a Learning Mentor and Family Support Worker can be reached through the office. Families can request translated documents or paper copies, helping them access school information.
Attendance at Christ the King Nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
The 15-hour option uses two full days and a Wednesday half-day: Monday and Tuesday followed by Wednesday morning, or Wednesday afternoon followed by Thursday and Friday. Full days run from 8.55am to 3.05pm; Wednesday mornings finish at 11.55am and afternoons begin at noon. The 30-hour option has an all-day timetable of 8.55am to 3.05pm and requires a code before term starts, renewed before each new term.
Extra morning or afternoon sessions require advance payment, at least 24 hours' notice to the class teacher and discretionary approval. Same-day requests cannot be accommodated. Ask the school for current charges.
Uniform is optional but recommended for messy play. Options include a purple CTK cardigan or jumper, a white polo and grey or black bottoms. Pack a coat and spare clothing each day. To apply, email the nursery application form to christ.the.king.p@bristol-schools.uk, or complete a paper form at the school office.
Children can start in the term after their third birthday. Intake points are September, January and March/April.
Children have access to a sandpit, mud kitchen, water wall, bikes, trikes and climbing equipment. The morning routine allows movement between indoor and outdoor areas from 10am.
Children learn two to four Makaton signs every fortnight. These include everyday signs and signs connected with learning topics, providing a shared starting point for communication.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions process, by its deadline.
No, although it is recommended for messy and wet activities. Children should bring a coat and spare clothes each day.
