The FMS Inspection Score is FindMySchool's proprietary analysis based on official Ofsted and ISI inspection reports. It converts ratings into a standardised 1–10 scale for fair comparison across all schools in England.
Disclaimer: The FMS Inspection Score is an independent analysis by FindMySchool. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with Ofsted or ISI. Always refer to the official Ofsted or ISI report for the full picture of a school’s inspection outcome.
Nursery at Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Shared stories and a Christian school setting give All Saints’ nursery its character. This provision for three and four year olds belongs to Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit on Moor Road, Chorley. The school aims to help children develop independence and confidence, with Christian faith shaping its approach to learning, worship and play.
Early years provision received a Good judgement at Ofsted’s inspection on 18 and 19 April 2023. That was an early years judgement within the school’s inspection, rather than a separate nursery rating.
Morning and afternoon sessions each provide three hours, while the full day includes a 35-minute lunch interval. Families can therefore consider a shorter session or a day spanning both morning and afternoon.
Stories bring parents into the learning day. In April 2023, early years children enjoyed a weekly opportunity to share stories with their parents at school. This gives families a way to participate in learning together. The early years foundation stage (EYFS) provides the curriculum framework. Here, that includes developing language through shared stories and exploring creative expression through art, which is taught in every year group. Learning was organised into small steps, helping children build their understanding gradually.
Special events add concrete themes to nursery learning. For World Cup Day in June 2026, Australia was the nursery’s country, with classes exploring their countries through food tasting, languages, geography and art. It offered a connection between creative activity and learning about another place.
In April 2023, most early years children behaved well and approached learning positively. Across the school, occasional behaviour difficulties affected learning, so that positive picture carried a qualification.
A teacher forms part of the nursery team. For concerns about development, parents can speak with their child’s class teacher or the school’s SEND co-ordinator. Early contact about a child’s needs helps the school prepare support before they join.
Support is organised around individual needs. Across the school, possible provision includes speech and language work, individual or small-group intervention, and access to a Sensory Room or Nurture room. These are potential forms of support, rather than a standard package for every nursery child. Parents contribute to the process of assessing needs, planning support, putting it into practice and reviewing progress.
The school dinner menu includes fresh fruit, bread, salad and locally produced yoghurt each day. That describes the school’s meal provision; it should not be read as an entitlement to a nursery meal. Safeguarding concerns can be raised with the school’s designated safeguarding leads.
A separate application. Attending nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply again through the normal Reception admissions route and meet the deadline for their child’s entry year. The route is Lancashire’s online primary admissions application, alongside the school’s supplementary form.
A graduation ceremony marked the move towards Reception in July 2026, with parents and carers invited. This was a celebration of the next stage, separate from the allocation of school places.
Morning nursery runs from 8.40am to 11.40am; afternoon nursery runs from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. The full day runs from 8.40am to 3.15pm. These times make the collection commitment clear.
All Saints offers the 30-hour funded entitlement for eligible working parents of three and four year olds, alongside the universal 15-hour entitlement. Eligibility for the extended hours must be reconfirmed every three months.
For nursery enquiries, telephone 01257 262489 or email bursar@allsaintscofe.lancs.sch.uk. Prospective parents and carers can arrange a school visit by appointment.
The nursery provides for three and four year olds.
Morning nursery is 8.40am to 11.40am, afternoon nursery is 12.15pm to 3.15pm, and the full day is 8.40am to 3.15pm.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions route. Families apply online through Lancashire primary admissions and complete the school’s supplementary form.
Yes. All Saints offers 30 funded hours for eligible working parents of three and four year olds, alongside the universal 15-hour entitlement. Extended-hours eligibility must be reconfirmed every three months.
Speak to the child’s class teacher or the school’s SEND co-ordinator. Families are encouraged to make contact early when a child may need specialist support.
