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Nursery at St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Storytelling, construction and learning to manage everyday routines give this nursery its character. At St Godric's Catholic Primary School in Framwellgate Moor, the provision has 26 full-time places for children aged 3 and 4. It sits within a Catholic school whose stated aim is for children to understand God's love and recognise Christ in others.
Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good following its inspection on 23 and 24 November 2021. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
The EYFS curriculum combines learning to communicate and build relationships with movement, early literacy, mathematics, creative work and exploring the world. Daily stories, songs and rhymes give children repeated opportunities to listen and speak. As the year progresses, they practise explaining ideas, recalling experiences and using talk to organise their play. Language has a practical purpose here.
Small world play and puppet shows provide ways to retell stories and invent new ones. The early years construction area also gives children opportunities to plan, test and change their ideas together. Counting and exploring shapes sit alongside that play, so building becomes an opportunity to use mathematical ideas as well as imagination.
Creative activities include experimenting with clay and blocks, mixing paint, making models and using percussion instruments. Children also take part in daily singing. These are different ways to express an idea: through a model, a picture, a sound or a story.
Independence forms part of the learning, too. Children practise registering themselves and hanging up their coats, learn the nursery's routines and choose resources for themselves. Alongside this, they work on sharing, taking turns and asking an adult for help. The aim is to make ordinary parts of the session manageable for the child.
Settling is part of the nursery curriculum. Early learning includes becoming comfortable with leaving a familiar adult, getting to know other children and understanding that nursery adults can help. Later activities involve recognising feelings and working through disagreements, with adults modelling negotiation and compromise.
Staffing includes early years teaching leadership and a nursery teaching assistant. Families receive electronic updates about school events and children's achievements, providing a connection with the wider school community.
For children with SEND, the school's support process includes an early conversation with parents about strengths, difficulties and agreed next steps. Its SENCO coordinates individual provision. An automatic entrance door, accessible classrooms and a disabled parking space are school facilities that may matter to families planning access. Parents can arrange an appointment to discuss their child's needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and does not confer priority under the arrangements for September 2027. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority using its Common Application Form. The deadline for that intake is 15 January 2027. Familiarity with the school does not replace this application.
For children with SEND, the school's transition approach includes social stories and becoming familiar with the next classroom and teacher. Information sharing is agreed with parents. This preparation supports the change of setting or class; it is separate from the allocation of places.
The nursery offers 15-hour or 30-hour provision, with the 30-hour option restricted to eligible children. For families entitled to Free School Meals, the child is eligible for 15 hours, with an option to purchase additional hours up to 30. Paid provision from a child's third birthday until eligible free hours begin the following term is possible if places are available. Contact the school for current charges.
Children normally start in September after turning 3; January or April entry is possible from the term after their third birthday if space permits. Families select their preferred attendance offer after receiving an offer email.
To enquire about nursery open mornings or arrange a visit, telephone 0191 3847452 or email info@stgd.bwcet.com. Application forms are returned to the school office. Families can arrange a tour and an initial discussion with the school.
The nursery has places for children aged 3 and 4. Children normally join in September after their third birthday, with January or April starts possible from the following term if places are available.
Activities include daily stories, songs and rhymes, small world play, puppet shows, construction, model-making and paint mixing. Children also practise choosing resources and managing everyday routines.
No. For September 2027, nursery attendance does not confer priority or guarantee a place. Apply separately through your home local authority by 15 January 2027.
No. The 30-hour provision is for eligible children. Families entitled to Free School Meals are eligible for 15 hours and can purchase additional hours up to 30.
Contact the school on 0191 3847452 or at info@stgd.bwcet.com to ask about open mornings and arrange a visit.
