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Nursery at Woodbank 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Seedlings puts settling in and relationships first. That is the starting point for nursery children at Woodbank Primary School on Brandlesholme Road in Bury: the opening half term focuses on getting to know the children and their families, with parents able to approach the team informally or arrange a meeting.
This is the school's own nursery provision. Its identity sits within Woodbank's wider ambition that children should feel they belong and develop confidence in themselves. The school aims to treat each child as an individual, a useful starting point for families making their first move into school life.
Early Years forms part of Woodbank's curriculum structure. Across the school, the stated learning aims include communication, solving problems and working together. These describe the school's educational direction rather than a timetable of nursery activities.
Woodbank also encourages curiosity and aims to build a lasting interest in learning. Its approach includes teaching the language of a growth mindset: the emphasis is on developing how children think about learning alongside what they learn. For Seedlings, the opening half term's focus on relationships gives the beginning of the year a clear social purpose.
Parents have a direct route to the nursery team, through an informal conversation or an appointment. Class newsletters and letters also form part of communication with families. This gives parents both a way to raise an individual concern and a route for class information.
At school level, SEND support involves families in planning for their child's needs. Activities and lessons are adapted, and specialist agencies can advise where necessary. The SENCO contact is senco@woodbankprimary.co.uk. These are school-wide arrangements, rather than a separate description of nursery support.
SchoolGrid handles school meal orders and payment. Orders must be placed by 08:55 each day, and advance ordering is possible. A child needs a packed lunch on any day without a meal order. The office handles registration for a SchoolGrid account, making this an important practical step for families using school meals.
Attending Woodbank's nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process and meet the normal deadline. The local authority determines admission arrangements, with Bury Council the admissions contact. Keep the Reception application separate from the decision to take a nursery place.
Nursery children can wear their own clothes; uniform is optional, with school logo items available to buy online.
Oscars provides before and after school care for Woodbank children, including those in nursery. Its morning session runs from 07:30 to 08:55; afternoon care runs from 15:30 to 17:45. Indoor and outdoor activities are included, along with drinks and snacks. These are Oscars sessions, separate from the nursery day. Contact woodbank.oscars@woodbankprimary.co.uk for club enquiries and current charges.
For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 0161 761 1253 or woodbank@bury.gov.uk. At busy periods around the start and end of the day, leave a message for a return call.
The nursery is called Seedlings and is part of Woodbank Primary School.
The opening half term focuses on settling in and developing relationships with children and families. Parents can speak informally with the team or arrange an appointment.
No. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process. Bury Council is the admissions contact.
No. Nursery uniform is optional, and school logo items can be bought online.
Yes. Oscars accepts Woodbank nursery children. Morning care runs from 07:30 to 08:55 and afternoon care from 15:30 to 17:45, with drinks and snacks included.
