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Nursery at The Orchards 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, conversation and practical exploration shape nursery learning at The Orchards School. The provision serves children aged 3–4 within the school's early years foundation stage, with 21 planned places per session. Its address is Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove. Children begin school life with learning built around their interests as well as activities guided by adults.
Ofsted judged early years provision Good following visits on 5 and 6 March and 16 April 2024. That judgement covers the school's early years provision rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Children have opportunities to choose activities, alongside experiences directed by adults. The school emphasises learning by doing and giving children an active part in their learning. Adults use children's interests to develop play, while encouraging them to think about what they have learnt and what to try next. That gives the day a balance of personal exploration and adult guidance.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together seven learning areas. For parents, this means that talking, movement and learning to manage feelings sit alongside early reading, number work, creative activities and exploring the world. Speaking and listening opportunities help children express ideas; physical activity develops coordination; social learning includes relationships and respect for others.
Early literacy introduces connections between letters and sounds, with reading materials for children to explore. Mathematics includes counting, working with numbers and investigating shape and measurement. Role-play, dance, music and art give children different ways to communicate their ideas. Exploration also takes in people, technology and the environment, connecting learning with the world children know.
In March and April 2024, early years children approached learning with concentration and enthusiasm. Adults helped them develop communication effectively, and the curriculum established skills for later schooling. Language is a clear strength in that dated assessment.
Settling was a positive feature in March and April 2024: early years children adapted promptly, with a positive beginning in nursery. The team includes a nursery teaching assistant and safeguarding roles specifically covering early years. These provide identifiable points of support within the wider school structure.
Parents can arrange a discussion with the special educational needs coordinator through the office. Before children join, families provide health information, dietary needs, food allergies, two emergency contacts and details of authorised collection adults. This connects everyday care with information specific to each child.
School lunch arrangements include menus from BAM on a three-week rotation and the option of food brought from home. Lunch containers should carry the child's name and class. Nursery families also took part in parent consultations on 10 and 11 March 2026, giving parents a scheduled opportunity to discuss their child's experience.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the local authority where their child lives; Worcestershire residents apply through Worcestershire County Council. Treat that application as a separate task from arranging nursery attendance.
Nursery application forms go to the school office. Children qualify for 15 hours of funded nursery education from the term following their third birthday; some may qualify for 30 hours. The office handles enquiries on 01527 872271 or at office@theorchardsschool.org. Personal tours can also be arranged through the office, giving families an opportunity to discuss the provision before applying.
For collection, families identify the adults permitted to take their child home. Keeping emergency contacts updated helps staff act on the correct information if arrangements or needs change.
The nursery serves children aged 3–4, with 21 planned places in each session.
The EYFS combines communication, physical and social development with literacy, mathematics, creative expression and understanding the world. Children take part in both self-chosen and adult-guided activities.
Children qualify for 15 hours from the term after their third birthday. Some may also qualify for 30 hours.
No. A separate application is required through the local authority where your child lives.
Contact the school office on 01527 872271 or email office@theorchardsschool.org. The office can arrange a personal tour; nursery application forms are returned there too.
