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Nursery at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Chinnor
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 key person for each child and a choice of morning, afternoon or full-day attendance shape nursery life at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Chinnor. Children can join from 2½ years old, with up to 30 places per session. The nursery belongs to the school's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), within its Christian ethos. It is part of the school from the start.
Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good at the inspection on 8 and 9 October 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Children's interests help shape the learning. Their key person contributes to assessment and planning, using an understanding of each child's needs and next steps. For parents, this gives the EYFS a personal focus: staff consider what their child needs to learn next, alongside their interests.
Early reading is part of that foundation. In October 2024, adults supported reading from early years onwards, with additional help where needed. This gives children support as they begin developing the knowledge needed for fluent reading.
Each child has a key person who supports their emotional wellbeing and keeps in regular contact with the family. That relationship gives parents a familiar link between home and nursery, as well as someone who understands their child's development. The team includes a teacher with qualified teacher status (QTS), early years practitioners and an apprentice.
Settling can happen gradually: a phased start or shorter settling period may be offered. This allows an introduction to nursery to be adjusted rather than assuming every child is ready for the same start.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school's special educational needs coordinators work with families and staff to plan support. Parents take part in identifying needs and reviewing provision, and their permission is sought before outside agencies become involved. The school has wheelchair access and suitable toilet facilities. These are useful practical features for families considering physical access.
Reception requires a fresh application. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place and does not confer priority under the Reception admission criteria. Families must apply separately through Oxfordshire County Council's coordinated process. Applications can be submitted online or on paper, with a deadline of 15 January in the academic year containing the child's fourth birthday. Keep this application separate from nursery arrangements.
Preparation for the change is a different matter. All new Reception children can make a visit in Term 6, and a late-May admissions evening introduces families to the Reception curriculum and ways to support learning. These opportunities help families prepare for school; they do not alter how places are allocated.
Attendance runs Monday to Friday during term time. Full days last from 9am to 3pm; mornings run from 9am to noon, and afternoons from noon to 3pm. Every child must attend at least five sessions each week. This minimum matters when fitting nursery around other childcare or family routines.
Universal 15-hour funding is accepted, as is extended 30-hour funding with a valid HMRC code. Funded early education starts in the term following the child's third birthday. Families can also use self-funded hours or combine them with funding. If a child attends another setting, parents must tell the school because this affects the allocation of funded hours.
Additional attendance depends on space. Extra sessions are chargeable and subject to availability; contact the school for current charges. Cancelling a self-funded nursery place requires at least six weeks' notice. If eligibility for extended funding ends, the additional hours continue through the statutory grace period before reverting to the universal 15 hours.
Enquiries can go to the school office on 01844 351353 or office.3182@st-andrews.oxon.sch.uk.
Children can join from 2½ years old. Funded early education begins in the term after their third birthday.
Full days run from 9am to 3pm, morning sessions from 9am to noon, and afternoon sessions from noon to 3pm, Monday to Friday in term time. Children must attend at least five sessions per week.
No. It neither guarantees a place nor confers Reception priority. Families must apply separately through Oxfordshire County Council by 15 January in the academic year containing their child's fourth birthday.
Each child has a key person, and a phased start or shorter settling period may be offered. Key persons support emotional wellbeing and communicate regularly with families.
Yes. The nursery accepts universal 15-hour funding, extended 30-hour funding with a valid HMRC code, and combinations of funded and self-funded hours. Additional sessions depend on availability and are chargeable.
