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Nursery at Winshill Village Primary and Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Rhymes, songs and growing independence give Winshill Village’s youngest children a purposeful start to school life. The nursery caters for ages two to four at Winshill Village Primary and Nursery School in Burton-on-Trent. There are 10 places for two-year-olds and 26 full-time equivalent places for three- and four-year-olds. Those are different measures, rather than a single headcount.
The early years provision met the Expected standard in Ofsted’s June 2026 inspection. Children showed confidence, managed things independently and treated their peers respectfully. Warm relationships with adults were a strength. The judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Learning follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Its seven areas provide a framework for children’s development, with early reading, writing and mathematics forming part of the learning. Staff consider both children’s starting points and the ages at which they join, then identify manageable steps towards their next stage. That matters in a nursery admitting children at different ages.
Songs and rhymes support language development through interaction with adults. Across early years, children enjoyed the activities and sustained their attention for substantial stretches. Early literacy and mathematics were generally taught well in June 2026.
Activity planning. Some early years activities did not connect closely enough with their learning goals, reducing their educational purpose. Staff need to make that connection more precise across all seven areas. For families, the distinction is between an activity children enjoy and one that also moves their learning forward.
Settling starts before children join: leaders visit children beforehand to get to know them. In June 2026, this preparation helped children settle promptly. Adults developed caring relationships from the outset, giving even the youngest children the security to become more independent.
Language assessments when children enter early years help staff recognise difficulties and arrange support promptly. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the curriculum takes account of the smaller steps they may need. Parents can contribute to support planning through Edukey, where they can read targets and add comments. This gives families a practical way to take part in reviews.
Medical care is planned with families and relevant professionals, with information shared among the staff who need it. Toileting and other personal care needs are also addressed through work with parents.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Nursery attendance gives no Reception priority under the 2026–2027 admission arrangements. Families must make a separate application through Staffordshire’s local authority admissions process. For the past 2026 entry cycle, the application deadline was 15 January 2026; that date should not be used for a later intake.
Familiarity develops separately from admission. Nursery children spend several summer-term days having lunch in the main school building, and may visit its library or join Christmas activities during the year. A summer meeting helps parents prepare children for school routines. These experiences introduce the spaces and routines of the next stage.
Children with SEND who need extra transition support receive an individual plan. A photo book or social story about their new class may help them prepare at home.
Nursery enquiries and applications go directly to the school. The Nursery Enquiry Form is the initial enquiry route, and families can contact the office to arrange a tour. Call 01283 247570 or email win-office@win.jtmat.co.uk.
Intakes take place in September, January and April. Each has a two-week application window, so the timing of an enquiry matters. For two-year-olds, the waiting list is reconsidered at each intake.
Children aged two to four can attend, with 10 places for two-year-olds and 26 full-time equivalent places for three- and four-year-olds.
The June 2026 inspection judged early years to meet the Expected standard. Caring relationships and children’s independence were strengths; activities needed a more precise connection to their learning goals.
Leaders visit children before they start to get to know them. This preparation helped children settle promptly in June 2026.
No. A separate local authority application is required, and nursery attendance gives no priority under the 2026–2027 arrangements.
Complete the Nursery Enquiry Form or contact the school office on 01283 247570. The office can arrange a tour.
