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Nursery at Wreay Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories, listening games and an outdoor area accessible throughout the day give Wreay's nursery its character. Children aged three and four belong to Fox Class, the school's combined nursery and Reception group. They can start from their third birthday, and 30 hour nursery places are offered.
This is nursery provision within a Church of England primary school in Wreay, Carlisle. Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good following its inspection on 21 and 22 November 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play and teaching both have a place in the timetable. Children spend time learning together and in smaller groups with adults, then have extended opportunities to pursue ideas through play. Indoor provision and the outdoor area support that exploration; early years children have continuous outdoor access, so outside learning is not confined to a scheduled break.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) gives the learning its shape. In parent terms, this combines talking and listening, movement and relationships with early reading, maths, creativity and discovering how the world works. CUSP Early Foundations links guided activities and play with the knowledge children are developing. Its Structured Story Time introduces vocabulary and ideas through selected books. White Rose Maths uses games, visual material and everyday examples to explore mathematical ideas in small steps.
Early reading starts with ears and voices. Nursery activities include identifying instruments, listening walks, rhymes and action songs. Children clap or stamp rhythms and practise hearing how separate sounds combine into words. Drawing Club adds picture books, animations and storytelling, followed by opportunities to explore their own ideas through drawing. These activities connect language with imagination and hand control.
In November 2023, nursery children enjoyed hearing stories each day and developed their attention to surrounding sounds, preparing them for phonics. Early years children also practised sharing equipment and putting things away. Curriculum oversight. At that time, the school needed a clearer understanding of learning over time in a few subjects, including progression from early years. This matters because activities need to build knowledge as well as hold children's interest.
The EYFS team leader also holds the SENCO role, linking early years teaching with coordination of special educational needs support. The school aims to work closely with families and address inequalities affecting children's access to learning. SEND enquiries go to the SENCO through the school office.
Class Dojo carries photos, letters and school updates. Parents can also message teachers, support assistants and the office directly, providing a route for exchanging information about their child. Safeguarding training is refreshed regularly, and staff manage visitor signing in and out.
A free fruit or vegetable snack is provided each morning for nursery children. Dolce School Catering prepares lunches in the school kitchen, cooking from raw ingredients and offering four meal choices daily. Families can order ahead through School grid, with dinner payments going directly to Dolce. Advance ordering lets parents choose meals with their child before the day begins.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Cumberland Council's online route by 15 January each year. The local authority allocates places and tells parents the outcome in April.
Fox Class brings nursery and Reception children into the same EYFS group. That shared class context is separate from admission: familiarity with the school does not secure a place.
For a nursery enquiry or an appointment to visit, call 016974 73275. General enquiries can also go to office@wreay.cumbria.sch.uk.
Breakfast Club accepts children from nursery age and runs during term time on five mornings each week, from 7.50am to 8.50am. The term-time After School Club runs on five days each week, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. School staff run both clubs; breakfast includes food and a drink, while the afternoon club provides a snack and drink. Wraparound booking. Both clubs have limited spaces, so reserve a place through the school office when planning childcare.
Children can join from their third birthday. Wreay offers 30 hour nursery places for three and four year olds.
They explore sounds through listening walks, instruments, rhymes and action songs, and practise combining spoken sounds into words. Structured Story Time introduces vocabulary and ideas through selected books.
Nursery children receive a free morning fruit or vegetable snack. Dolce School Catering prepares school lunches on site, with four choices daily and advance ordering through School grid.
No. A separate online application must be made through Cumberland Council by 15 January each year. The local authority allocates places and informs families in April.
Call 016974 73275 to make an appointment and discuss a nursery place.
