Christ The King Catholic Primary School Nursery Review

Texture, storytelling and Drama Tots give this nursery its character: early learning combines creative exploration with opportunities to communicate. Christ The King Catholic Primary School has 52 nursery places in Coundon, Coventry, alongside its primary provision on a split site. Morning and afternoon sessions each have 26 spaces. The school describes its Catholic ethos through compassion, respect and love, giving families a clear sense of the values surrounding the provision.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) organises learning into seven areas, rather than separate school subjects. Here, that means children can explore materials, practise communication and investigate how things work across their learning. Creative work has room throughout the day: children experiment with textures and materials, giving them practical ways to develop ideas and express themselves.

Drama Tots workshops support communication in the early years. Nursery families also have a recommended reading checklist for their year group, providing a link between books at home and learning at nursery. These are concrete ways for parents to join in with their child's developing interest in language.

Technology has a practical role too. Early years children use tablets, interactive boards and light boxes to support learning, introducing different tools with a purpose. Exploration of the wider world includes making simple maps, using directional words and investigating seasons, living things and communities. These activities connect early learning with things children can observe and discuss.

Adults gather information about children's learning throughout the day and use Development Matters to assess their progress. Nursery achievements can be captured in magic moments books; photographs with brief annotations and short observations are other ways of recording development. The emphasis is on noticing what a child can do, then adapting teaching accordingly.

For support at home, CEOP EYFS Home Activity Packs give families activities about online safety. They provide an early years resource parents can use alongside their child's introduction to technology.

Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal school admissions process. For the admissions round closing on 15 January 2027, apply through the local authority where you live and name Christ The King Catholic Primary School on the form.

For a child who is baptised Catholic, the baptism certificate must also go directly to the school with the application. Failing to provide it by the closing date is likely to affect the admissions category and the chance of an offer. Keep the Reception application separate from nursery arrangements.

For the 2027/28 nursery intake, the model includes 24 places for 30 hours, subject to a valid free childcare code. Places are limited, and the number may change with applications under the school's flexible model. A preferred session cannot be guaranteed.

The 30-hour pattern runs Monday to Friday, with a continuous day from 8:30am to 2:30pm that includes lunchtime. An additional supervised hour, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm, carries a charge. Charges for this extra hour apply even when the child is absent, and collection more than 15 minutes late also incurs a charge. Ask the school for current charges before booking the extension.

Nursery application forms for 2027/28 can be collected from the school office. Return the form with proof of address and the child's birth certificate, plus a baptism certificate if applicable. On-time applications close on 15 January 2027. Nursery enquiries can go to CTK-Admin@hccmac.co.uk or 024 7633 5790.