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Nursery at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Sustained imaginative play and a large outdoor learning area give this nursery its clearest character. Part of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School in Bentley, Doncaster, it sits within the school's Foundation Stage provision. Children have room to play together and develop independence alongside their learning.
Ofsted's April 2026 inspection judged the school's early years provision to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Play has staying power here. In April 2026, children remained absorbed in activities and worked cooperatively with other children during imaginative play. Both the classroom and the large outside space were enjoyed by children, with the developed outdoor area contributing to their learning. The practical appeal is space for shared play as well as indoor activity.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum builds learning progressively from Nursery onwards. Activities take account of children's different ages and needs, helping them acquire skills in manageable stages. Children confidently tell adults about their discoveries. Within Understanding the World, the Foundation Stage introduces science through exploring surroundings and asking questions, giving curiosity a clear place in learning.
Adult interaction. In April 2026, staff sometimes missed chances to extend children's learning through their conversations and responses. Developing these interactions was an early years improvement priority. For parents, this is the main qualification to the positive picture of engaged play: adult input needs to take children's discoveries further more consistently.
Familiar routines help children settle and become more confident about doing things independently. In April 2026, staff understood the children and adapted activities to their needs. Regular opportunities for parents to come into school and learn how to support learning also helped connect home with the classroom.
Class Dojo appears on the Foundation Stage class page, providing a named link for families alongside curriculum information. For additional needs, the school's SEND contact route is through its assistant headteacher/SENDCo and SEND assistant. This gives parents a specific team to approach about concerns.
Food sits within the school's meal arrangements. Its Summer Menus 2026 include a vegetarian choice, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and a main dish. These are school dinner options, rather than a promise that every nursery session includes lunch.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Treat the nursery choice and the later school-place application as separate decisions.
The early years curriculum develops progressively from Nursery onwards, supporting continuity in learning. That educational continuity does not itself establish an admissions advantage.
Breakfast Club gives nursery families an earlier start, from 8am to 8:45am. Nursery attendance at this club is paid provision only; nursery children do not qualify for the free breakfast provision. Ask the school for current charges.
Breakfast Club capacity. There are eight nursery places, and booking through the school office is required. Families relying on this start time need to arrange a place in advance.
For nursery enquiries, contact the office at admin@olphcp.co.uk or telephone 01302 874291. The school is on Finkle Street in Bentley.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee Reception entry, and families must apply separately through the normal admissions process.
The April 2026 Ofsted inspection judged the school's early years provision to meet the Expected standard. This is not a separate nursery rating.
The early years provision has a large outdoor area. In April 2026, children enjoyed learning outside and sustained imaginative play with their peers.
Yes, from 8am to 8:45am, through paid provision only. Eight nursery places must be booked with the school office; nursery children are excluded from the free provision.
Email admin@olphcp.co.uk or call 01302 874291 to contact the school office.
