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Nursery at St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Ducklings combines classroom play with Forest School access, giving the nursery at St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) an outdoor dimension from the start. Children belong to one of two groups, each with 30 children, attending a fixed pattern across the week. This is a school nursery with its own class identity.
The Foundation Stage shares a building with the infant classes. Two outdoor areas are arranged specifically for Early Years children, so the youngest pupils have spaces designed around their stage of development. Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good on 11 and 12 June 2024; that judgement covers early years within the school rather than a separate nursery inspection.
Play shapes the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum here: children learn through practical experiences inside and outside, alongside daily work with reading, writing and numbers. For parents, that means early learning combines hands-on exploration with regular attention to literacy and mathematics.
Read Write Inc has a nursery programme focused on vocabulary, poems and stories. Children begin learning single-letter sounds for reading and writing when they are ready. That readiness condition matters: the nursery approach starts with language and enjoyment of stories, rather than expecting every child to begin sound work together.
Outdoor learning has a concrete place in the provision. Nursery children can access Forest School free of charge, while the wider grounds contain an arboretum, allotments and a secret garden. These sit alongside the two Early Years outdoor areas; the distinction matters when considering the nursery's immediate play space and the wider school setting.
In June 2024, early years learning was carefully organised, with mathematical activities helping children understand numbers and recognise quantities. This gives the play-based approach a clear learning purpose: practical experiences build understanding rather than simply filling the session.
An Interactive Learning Diary connects home and nursery. Staff add observations of children's learning, and parents can contribute photographs and comments. It gives families a way to share experiences from home as well as follow classroom learning. Questions about the account can go to the teaching team.
Meals are prepared each day on site by Aspens Services Ltd. Nursery lunches are booked using the nursery option in ParentPay. For a child with a food allergy, parents must contact the office, supply evidence and complete a medical diet request form, making dietary planning part of the preparation for attendance.
Support for special educational needs and disabilities is based on a child's needs, rather than requiring a formal diagnosis. Parents, teachers and the SENDCo work together on identifying needs and planning support. Across the school, the Lighthouse team handles SEND support, while the Windmill team covers pastoral care, safeguarding, attendance and family support. These give families distinct routes for learning and wider concerns.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Bristol City Council's Reception admissions route. For the September 2026 intake, the application deadline was 15 January 2026; that cycle is now past.
Preparation for starting Reception includes a child-friendly Starting Reception Story that families can print and share. This is a practical way to talk about the change with a child. It is separate from the application process.
Attendance combines two full days with a half day. One group comes on Monday and Tuesday, then Wednesday morning; the other attends Wednesday afternoon, followed by Thursday and Friday. Nursery finishes at 3.10pm. The fixed groups make the weekly commitment clear when arranging family routines.
The nursery currently has a September intake. Applications can be completed online or returned to the school office. For nursery enquiries, email st.peters.p@bristol-schools.uk. Early Years tours can be booked, with alternative visits arranged through the office where possible.
Collection travel. Ellfield Close closes to traffic between 3.00pm and 3.30pm, covering the nursery finish. Families should plan to walk the final part of the journey; access through the church entrance is for pedestrians only.
Children attend two full days and one half day, either Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning, or Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday.
The Read Write Inc nursery programme develops vocabulary through stories and poems. Children move to single-letter sounds when ready.
The Interactive Learning Diary holds staff observations and allows parents to add their own photographs and comments.
No. Families need to apply separately through Bristol City Council's Reception admissions route.
Use the nursery meal option in ParentPay. For food allergies, contact the office to complete a medical diet request form and provide evidence.
