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Nursery at Monks Coppenhall Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 51-week nursery calendar gives Monks Coppenhall a different practical shape from a nursery tied only to school terms. The day nursery provides care and education from 6 weeks to 5 years, alongside an academy whose early years includes provision for two-year-olds. The setting is on Remer Street in Crewe.
Reading and familiar routines give the youngest children's education its clearest character. Ofsted judged the academy's early years provision Good at its inspection on 15 and 16 November 2023. That is an early years judgement within the school inspection, rather than a separate nursery rating.
Reading starts early here. In November 2023, children in early years, including the two-year-old provision, were encouraged to enjoy books and develop an interest in reading. For parents choosing a first educational setting, the useful emphasis is on building that interest from the youngest ages.
The curriculum included early years in its ambitious expectations.
Daily routines also matter. In November 2023, two- and three-year-olds became familiar with routines promptly and followed them consistently. Behaviour among the youngest children was exemplary. Those findings give parents a concrete picture of expectations beginning in the nursery years, with learning how to participate in the day forming part of the experience.
Additional needs have a contact within the setting: the Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator covers both the academy and day nursery. The role includes working with parents, the class teacher and the child on meeting their needs. This gives families a shared discussion rather than leaving support solely to classroom conversations.
Where further advice would benefit a child, outside support may involve an Educational Psychologist or the Cheshire East Autism Team (CEAT). The academy aims to recognise barriers to learning early. For a family concerned about development or communication, that combination makes parental involvement and specialist advice part of the support approach.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the normal deadline. Treat choosing nursery and applying for school as two separate decisions; attending this setting must not be taken as an assurance of a later place.
Opening hours are 7.30am to 6.00pm, five days a week, across 51 weeks each year. Christmas week and all Bank Holidays are closures. For working families, the long daily opening window is useful, while those closures still need to be included in childcare planning.
The contact number is 01270 814040, and enquiries can go to admin@monkscoppenhall.cheshire.sch.uk. The address is Remer Street, Crewe, CW1 4LY.
The day nursery provides care and education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. The academy's early years also includes two-year-old provision.
It opens from 7.30am to 6.00pm, five days a week.
It opens for 51 weeks each year, closing during Christmas week and on all Bank Holidays.
No. Nursery and Reception admissions are separate, and families must make a separate Reception application through the normal route by the normal deadline.
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator covers the academy and day nursery, working with parents, the class teacher and the child. Outside agencies may provide further advice where this would benefit the child.
