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Nursery at Priory 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Daily stories and nursery rhymes give Priory’s youngest children a starting point for learning through play. Time for Twos provides for two-year-olds alongside the school’s nursery, within its Early Years Foundation Stage. This is school-attached provision in Dudley, with an emphasis on language, relationships and the foundations children need for later learning.
At the inspection on 15 and 16 October 2024, Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good. That judgement covers early years within the school rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play leads the learning in Time for Twos. The emphasis falls on communicating, developing physical skills and learning to manage feelings and relationships. Daily nursery rhymes and stories make books and spoken language part of the routine, giving young children repeated opportunities to listen and join in.
Nursery children continue to develop those foundations while adding more attention to mathematics, literacy, creative expression and exploring the world. These form the seven learning areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS. In parent terms, the curriculum brings together talking, moving, social development and the beginnings of more subject-focused learning. Sessions led by an adult sit alongside this approach, providing time to concentrate on particular learning.
Role play areas give early years children a physical setting for developing ideas. The FANTASTICs, a named approach to exploring ideas for writing, feature in role play, activities children choose themselves, reading and writing. Foundation Stage children also make library visits to share books, extending their encounters with stories beyond their usual learning space.
In October 2024, early years teaching gave priority to communication and children’s emotional and social development. Adult guidance helped children extend their learning across the EYFS. For families, the emphasis is on building the skills that let a child participate, express themselves and learn with others.
For families worried about starting nursery, relationships with staff offered reassurance. In October 2024, inspectors found that many parents felt less anxious and that children received effective support as they settled. The benefit is practical as well as emotional, giving families a connection with the adults supporting their child.
Support for special educational needs and disabilities, or SEND, includes adapting learning activities and materials to children’s abilities and interests. The school also works with outside agencies for specialist advice. Parents with concerns should first speak with their child’s class teacher before using the SEND enquiry form; allow up to 10 working days for a response.
Communication includes Parentmail messages, an Early Years Facebook account and opportunities for parent consultations and workshops. Communication needs attention. In October 2024, school-wide communication about changes to procedures and policies did not consistently keep parents informed. Families should raise questions promptly when an arrangement affecting their child is unclear.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Applications go through the home local authority; Dudley Admissions Service provides the school admissions contact route, with online applications encouraged.
For children with SEND, transition arrangements can include passing records to receiving teachers and the SENCO, meetings with families and an enhanced transition where appropriate. This supports continuity of care and learning; it does not secure admission.
The nursery booking form lets families express interest in Nursery or Time for Twos and select 15 hours, 30 hours or an undecided option. For 15 hours, families can indicate a morning or afternoon preference. The form also asks about a 30 hours code where applicable and whether funding will be shared with another setting. Families can also indicate whether they want an immediate start.
Parents can request a callback or contact about a show-around through the same form. General enquiries can go to the school office on 01384 816845 or info@priory.dudley.sch.uk.
Yes. Time for Twos is the school’s provision for two-year-olds, alongside its nursery.
Learning follows the EYFS, combining communication, physical and social development with literacy, mathematics, creativity and understanding the world. Nursery children also have sessions led by an adult.
Yes. Families selecting 15 hours on the nursery booking form can indicate a morning or afternoon preference.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal local authority admissions process.
Use the nursery booking form to request contact about a show-around. It also offers a callback option.
