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Nursery at The Richard Crosse 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Familiar stories and rhymes give this pre-school its clearest character: children begin listening and joining in from their first days in Nursery. It is the school’s own provision in Kings Bromley, with 11 places per session for part-time Foundation Stage children. That session capacity is the relevant figure for families choosing the nursery.
Children attend in the academic year of their fourth birthday; most begin in September after turning three. The setting belongs to a Church of England school that welcomes families of other faiths and none. Ofsted judged early years provision Good at the inspection on 14 and 15 November 2023. This was an early years judgement within the school inspection.
Stories and rhymes provide a concrete starting point for learning here. In November 2023, nursery children enjoyed familiar tales and taking part in rhymes, giving them opportunities to listen, remember and contribute aloud. The curriculum identifies the knowledge and skills children will develop from the early years onwards.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines learning with requirements for children’s welfare and safety. In plain parent language, its learning areas include movement, communication, relationships and emotions, alongside early literacy, mathematics, creative expression and understanding the world. It covers more than preparation for reading: children’s physical and social development matter too.
Session choice changes the shape of the day. A morning or afternoon gives a shorter block of attendance, while the longer options include lunch. Families can therefore choose between a half-day pattern and a day that continues through the middle of the school day.
A New Parent meeting and a parent pack follow the offer of a nursery place, giving families an introduction before their child starts. For children known to have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), parents or the special educational needs coordinator can request a meeting before entry. This creates time to discuss concerns and plan support before the new routine begins.
Learning or social concerns should first go to the child’s teacher; an appointment with the SEND coordinator can also be arranged through the office. Children on the SEND register have an Education Plan, with targets reviewed each term and discussed with parents. Families have a recurring opportunity to help shape the next steps.
Lunch is included in the longer session arrangements, with a charge for lunch. Choose the full school day and the extra half hour is also charged. Ask the school for current charges when choosing a pattern.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Under the 2026-27 admission arrangements, it also confers no oversubscription priority. Families must make a separate application for Reception through Staffordshire’s coordinated admissions process, including its online route.
The normal application timetable closes in mid January; check Staffordshire County Council for the actual date for your child’s entry year. Keep this application separate from the nursery booking. Once school places are confirmed, families receive a welcome pack, followed by familiarisation sessions in June to meet staff and other children and discuss their child.
Places are booked during term time as five mornings, five afternoons or full days per week. Morning sessions run from 8.45am to 11.45am, afternoons from 12.15pm to 3.15pm, and full days from 8.45am to 3.15pm. The longer funded-hours option finishes at 2.45pm after an 8.45am start.
Funding options cover 15 or 30 hours, subject to eligibility; families using 30 hours must supply their code. Nursery applications go through the Trust and can be emailed to office@tssmat.staffs.sch.uk. Tours can be arranged by appointment, allowing parents to explore the setting before deciding.
Children attend in the school year in which they turn four. Most start in September after their third birthday.
There are 11 places per session for part-time Foundation Stage children.
Yes. Full-day sessions run from 8.45am to 3.15pm during term time, with charges for lunch and the additional half hour.
No. The 2026-27 arrangements give no priority for nursery attendance, and a separate Reception application is required through Staffordshire’s coordinated admissions process.
Speak to your child’s teacher first. You can also arrange an appointment with the SEND coordinator through the school office; meetings before entry can be requested for children already known to have SEND.
