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Nursery at King David 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Jewish Studies and learning through play share the nursery day at King David Primary School. The provision is called Pre-School and forms part of the school’s early years provision in Crumpsall. Its admission number is 30 places for the 2026-27 school year. For families seeking Jewish education from the start, the distinctive feature is how faith learning sits alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), rather than occupying a separate corner of the curriculum.
Adult teaching alternates with activities children choose themselves. Children work with adults individually, in small groups and as a class, while Continuous Provision gives them opportunities to follow their own interests. That balance leaves room for both guided learning and independent exploration.
The EYFS brings together early reading and number work with movement, communication, creativity and learning about the world. Personal and emotional development also has its place: learning to express a need or join in with others matters alongside recognising a number. Jewish Studies uses the same practical teaching approach, with topics shaped around children’s interests.
Indoor and outdoor learning spaces are adjusted as children’s needs develop. The preschool programme includes outdoor bug hunts and exploring Indian spices, giving children concrete things to investigate rather than only pictures to discuss. Chanukah artwork has also had a purpose beyond the classroom: preschool children helped create decorations for the waiting room at Salford CAMHS. Making something for others connects creative work with community life.
In April 2023, Ofsted found that nursery children enjoyed hearing rhymes and stories, and that children across the early years were learning turn-taking and classroom routines. These are useful foundations for participating in a group.
Class teachers and the SEND coordinator share responsibility for additional learning support. Parents can raise concerns first with the class teacher, then with the SEND coordinator if concerns continue. Support follows an Assess, Plan, Do and Review cycle, with plans shared with parents each term. This gives families regular opportunities to discuss whether an adjustment is helping their child.
Within the wider school, classrooms have quiet spaces for children who need help regulating their emotions. Shalva provides a space for calming activities and mindfulness, while the sensory room supports sensory regulation. These are school facilities; individual support is planned around the child’s needs.
For children with SEND joining from another setting, preparation can include visits for a session or several sessions, an information event for parents and additional visits where appropriate. A transition passport can be created where it would help a child understand the change. Familiarity can therefore be built in stages.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application online to the local authority where they live.
For 2027/2028 entry, attendance at King David Primary Pre-School does confer oversubscription priority: children with a Certificate of Religious Practice (CRP) fall within category four, and attendees without one within category nine. Higher categories come first. Attendance gives a place in the priority order, not an assured offer.
The Reception deadline is 14 January in the year prior to entry. Supplementary information and supporting documents also go to the school by that deadline; the CRP for September 2027 entry has its own earlier deadline of 9 January 2027.
Separately, children moving between classes meet their next teaching team and visit their classroom on Moving Up Day. SEND transition arrangements include advance sharing of support plans and passports, with extra classroom visits where appropriate.
Pre-School applications go directly to the school office. Families can register interest using the Pre School Application Form and contact the office at admin@kdprimary.co.uk or 0161 741 5090. Visits can be booked by telephone, giving parents an opportunity to see the school before applying.
No. Attendance confers oversubscription priority for 2027/2028 entry, within different categories depending on whether the child has a CRP, but a separate Reception application is required.
The preschool admission number is 30 for the 2026-27 school year.
Jewish Studies runs alongside the EYFS and uses the same practical, playful teaching approach.
Start with the class teacher. If concerns continue, speak to the SEND coordinator. Additional support plans are shared with parents each term.
Yes. Telephone the school office on 0161 741 5090 to book a visit.
