Broadfield Primary Academy Nursery

Stories and nursery rhymes give Broadfield Primary Academy’s early years provision its clearest character. In May 2025, children were enthusiastic about discussing both, alongside their learning activities. For parents, that offers a concrete picture of children taking part in conversations about what they hear and do.

At the May 2025 inspection, the on-site nursery catered for up to 38 children aged three and four. That figure describes the provision’s capacity, rather than how many children attend a particular session. This is the school’s own nursery, so families are choosing an early years setting within Broadfield Primary Academy.

Language and stories are the strongest evidenced features of the children’s learning. In May 2025, Ofsted found that children began their early years education strongly, with enthusiasm for stories, rhymes and activities. Those examples make the finding useful: the emphasis includes children talking about their learning, rather than simply listening to adults.

Stories give children something to discuss; nursery rhymes bring another form of language into their activities. The evidence supports that picture of participation and conversation. It is a focused reason to consider the provision for a child who enjoys sharing stories and joining in with rhymes.

For a child who enjoys rhymes but is quieter in conversation, ask how adults help them take part in discussions. The May 2025 finding gives parents a useful starting point for that conversation: children were enthusiastic about talking about stories and their activities. Ask how that participation is encouraged for your own child.

Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place at Broadfield Primary Academy. Nursery admission and Reception admission are separate processes: families must apply again for Reception through the normal admissions route and meet the relevant deadline. Treat the nursery choice and the later Reception application as two separate decisions. Before accepting a nursery place, plan for the Reception application too: check the applicable route and deadline, and keep that application on your calendar. Being enrolled in the nursery should never be treated as a substitute for applying for Reception.

The nursery’s school site is at Vulcan Close, Broadfield, Crawley, RH11 9PD. Families can contact Broadfield Primary Academy by telephone on 01293406940. Use that enquiry to confirm the nursery’s current age eligibility and capacity before making arrangements. The figure of up to 38 children belongs to May 2025; it does not establish how many places are available now. Give your child’s age when enquiring so the discussion concerns the provision you are considering.