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Nursery at Netherton CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Creative exploration gives Netherton’s early years provision a clear point of character: children experiment with materials, receive adult help with techniques and talk about what they have made. This is the nursery within Netherton CofE Primary School, on Highbridge Road in Dudley, part of a Church of England school.
Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 27 and 28 June 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separate nursery inspection.
Making and discussing artwork are concrete elements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum here. Children can access different tools and media, try combinations of materials and explore their own ideas. Adults help them develop techniques and introduce vocabulary, connecting practical activity with learning how to explain what they are doing.
Talking about completed work also has a place. Children have opportunities to consider their artwork and skills, so the activity extends beyond producing a picture: describing choices and discussing an achievement are part of the learning.
In June 2023, relationships between early years children, teachers and parents supported children’s happiness and confidence. Children were encouraged to investigate the world and extend their learning. Early writing. Letter formation in early years was taught unevenly in June 2023. Families should keep an eye on how correct letter shapes are demonstrated and practised.
Class Dojo connects families and teachers through messages, photographs and videos. Parents can send everyday information about their child’s school day directly to the teacher, helping home and school stay in touch. Urgent matters need a telephone call to the office; changes to collection, illness and absence also go through the office.
For additional learning needs, the school’s SENCO coordinates individual support. Parents can arrange a discussion with the class teacher or SENCO through the office. Children identified for SEN Support receive an Individual Education Plan, with targets reviewed each term alongside the family, child and teacher. This gives parents a regular opportunity to discuss the support being provided. The June 2023 improvement requirement called for teaching adaptations for SEND to become consistent across every year group.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and confers no priority for the 2027–2028 intake. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority using the Common Application Form. The deadline for that intake is midnight on 15 January 2027.
Priority follows the admission criteria, including looked-after and previously looked-after children, qualifying siblings and qualifying children of staff, followed by distance. Choosing the nursery therefore remains a decision about nursery provision; families still need to complete the Reception application on time.
Breakfast Club accepts nursery children daily and opens at 7.45am. Children choose from toys and activities, with cereal or toast available for breakfast. Places are booked through Arbor and carry a charge; contact the school for current charges.
General enquiries can be sent through the school’s enquiry form or by email to info@netherton.dowmat.education. The office telephone number is 01384 431810.
No. Nursery attendance gives no priority for the 2027–2028 intake, and families must apply separately through their home local authority.
For the 2027–2028 intake, the deadline is midnight on 15 January 2027, using the Common Application Form through your home local authority.
Yes. Breakfast Club accepts nursery children daily, opens at 7.45am and is booked through Arbor. A charge applies.
Arrange an appointment with the class teacher or SENCO through the school office. Individual Education Plan targets are reviewed each term with the family, child and teacher.
No. Collection arrangements, illness and absence should be communicated through the school office. Telephone the office for urgent messages.
