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Nursery at Broxbourne CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 morning nursery with optional afternoons gives families a choice about how much of the school day their child spends here. Broxbourne CofE Primary School’s Nursery, called EY1, serves three and four year olds, with 30 children admitted each September. It belongs to the primary school on Mill Lane in Broxbourne.
Early years provision was judged Outstanding at Ofsted’s inspection on 15 and 16 November 2023. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Learning starts with carefully ordered steps. In November 2023, children in Nursery were developing new understanding through a planned sequence, while early mathematics included tasks they could tackle independently. This combines direction with opportunities to work things out for themselves. The practical implication is a start to learning that builds understanding progressively rather than presenting disconnected activities.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) is the nursery’s stage of education: here, its learning goals extended beyond expected levels in November 2023. Early years routines also helped children feel confident, giving them a predictable framework for learning.
Mornings run from 9am to noon, with an optional afternoon continuing until 3pm. Families can therefore choose a shorter session or add more time, rather than committing immediately to the full school day.
For children staying for the full day, lunch can be a purchased school meal or a packed lunch brought from home. That gives families a choice between school catering and food they prepare themselves.
A SENCo, deputy SENCo and SEN support role form the school’s special educational needs team. Parents can arrange a discussion through the office at office@broxbourne-pri.herts.sch.uk or on 01992 462419. This provides a direct route for discussing a child’s needs. SEND coffee mornings offer another point of contact for families.
Child protection training applies to all staff. Adults working at the school undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and references must address their suitability to work with young children.
Reception requires a separate application. Attending this nursery does not guarantee a Reception place, so families must apply again through the normal admissions process.
Parents are asked to send a Common Admission Form to their county council, Hertfordshire or Essex, before 15 January preceding the academic year when their child starts school. A Supplementary Information Form is also requested directly by the school. Treat these as separate tasks from accepting a nursery place, and plan for both submissions.
The core entitlement is 15 funded hours each week, taken as morning sessions over 38 weeks for three and four year olds. Families who accept a nursery place can add afternoon childcare, bringing attendance to up to 30 hours. The extra 15 hours are funded for parents or carers meeting the eligibility criteria; families who do not qualify can pay for extended hours. Contact the school for current charges.
Parents choose how many afternoon sessions to take, with changes possible each term. This is useful flexibility when arranging work and childcare, though changes follow a termly timetable.
Breakfast and After School Clubs also accept nursery children, extending the options around the nursery session. Factor the school calendar into childcare planning: half terms and school closure days need separate consideration when using a provision whose core funded mornings cover 38 weeks.
The nursery serves three and four year olds and admits 30 children each September.
Morning sessions run from 9am to noon. Optional afternoon childcare runs from noon to 3pm, allowing a full day from 9am to 3pm.
Yes. Parents can choose the number of afternoon sessions and alter their child’s sessions each term.
Children attending for the full school day can have a purchased school meal or bring a packed lunch.
No. Reception requires a separate application: a Common Admission Form goes to the family’s county council before 15 January preceding the starting academic year, and a Supplementary Information Form is requested directly by the school.
