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 Bibury 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Little Acorns brings preschool provision into Bibury Church of England Primary School on Church Road. Its families extend beyond Bibury: children also come from Cirencester, Fairford and surrounding areas. Village residence is not a requirement. For parents considering the preschool, an appointment to visit gives a practical starting point.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) includes creative development. General guidance for three- and four-year-olds includes experimenting with colours, conveying emotions through pictures and singing complete songs. These are examples of early learning, rather than a description of Little Acorns’ session timetable.
Music also gives children ways to communicate ideas and feelings: the guidance includes developing control when playing instruments. For parents, this helps explain why creative experiences count as learning in the early years.
A special educational needs and disabilities coordinator supports the preschool. Families can contact this role through the school office at admin@bibury.dgat.org.uk, providing a direct route for discussing additional needs. The Gloucestershire Local Offer is another resource for families considering support.
Safeguarding arrangements include checks on adults and a badge and red lanyard system. Volunteers and helpers require a full DBS check before helping, and adults must have appropriate clearance before gaining unsupervised access to children. Unfamiliar visitors are asked to prove their identity, with a current DBS check requested where appropriate. These arrangements govern who can access children and under what conditions.
Attending Little Acorns does not guarantee a Reception place at Bibury. Nursery and Reception admissions are separate: families must apply again through the normal Reception application process by its normal deadline. Treat the preschool choice and the later school application as two decisions, even when the preferred school remains the same.
Charges are organised by session, with separate lunch cover. Invoices are issued each school term and payment is due weekly. ParentPay and childcare vouchers are accepted payment methods; the preschool also accepts Tax Free Childcare. Ask the school for current charges before committing to sessions.
Funding for three- and four-year-olds can cover 15 or 30 hours from the term following a child’s third birthday, depending on eligibility. Early Years Pupil Premium requires a child to receive free early education, but taking the full 570 hours is not necessary to attract that funding.
Payment commitments. There is no registration fee. Preschool fees remain non-refundable when children miss sessions because of illness or holidays, or when the preschool temporarily closes, including for bad weather. Families should factor those conditions into their booking decision.
Visits are arranged by appointment through the school office on 01285 740268. The preschool is at Church Road, Bibury, Cirencester, GL7 5NR; enquiries can also go to admin@bibury.dgat.org.uk.
No. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal process by its normal deadline.
Yes. Village residence is not required, and children also come from Cirencester, Fairford and surrounding areas.
Yes. Funding for three- and four-year-olds can provide 15 or 30 hours from the term after their third birthday, depending on eligibility.
The preschool has support from a special educational needs and disabilities coordinator, who can be contacted through the school office.
Call the school office on 01285 740268 to book an appointment.
