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Nursery at Uley Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Shared classroom life defines Uley Pre-School: children join Reception pupils in Class 1, rather than learning in a separate nursery class. Some activities bring the ages together; others use groups matched to the children's stage. For families choosing an early introduction to school life, that arrangement is the defining feature.
The pre-school belongs to Uley Church of England Primary School and has a teacher-led team. Places depend on the size of the Reception intake, with capacity considered each year. This makes availability sensitive to the school cohort.
In July 2023, Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good. This was an early years judgement within a school inspection, rather than a separate nursery rating.
Play shapes the curriculum in Class 1. Pre-school children share activities with older classmates while also working in groups appropriate to their age, so joining a school classroom does not mean doing every task together. Learning takes place outside as well as inside.
The Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS, provides the framework for nursery learning and care. Its foundations are children's movement, communication and emotional and social development. Alongside those come early mathematics and literacy, creative expression and discovering how the world works. For parents, this means learning extends beyond letters and numbers to the skills children need to participate, communicate and explore.
Session choice also changes the shape of the day. Morning attendance finishes before lunch. Children joining in the afternoon arrive at noon and stay for the lunchtime period, which runs from 12.15pm to 1.15pm. A whole-day booking brings both parts together. The school asks for at least two sessions each week to support continuity, while attendance can extend to five days a week.
Conversation with staff has a practical place in the routine. Parents can have a brief morning chat, and longer catch-ups can be arranged when a quick exchange is insufficient. That gives families a way to discuss an individual concern rather than relying only on hurried conversations.
Across the school, additional learning needs are addressed through adjustments in class and more personalised interventions. A graduated approach guides the targeting of teaching and resources. This is the school's support structure; it should be considered alongside each child's individual needs.
Lunch is included in the afternoon session's timetable. Morning-only children leave beforehand, an important distinction when planning meals around attendance.
Sharing Class 1 gives pre-school children experience of the classroom and of activities alongside Reception pupils. That provides familiarity for the next stage of learning.
Reception admission is separate. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply again through the normal Reception admissions process by its normal deadline; classroom familiarity should not be mistaken for an admission entitlement.
Morning sessions run from 8.40am to noon, and the whole day runs from 8.40am to 3.20pm. Bookings cover the school year's 38 weeks, with a minimum of two sessions weekly. Changes in family circumstances can be considered, subject to whether the school can accommodate them.
Universal funding covers 15 hours weekly for three- and four-year-olds from the term following their third birthday; some families qualify for 30 hours. Unfunded hours are charged and must be paid a month in advance by the 7th of each month. Charges remain payable for absence through illness or holidays. Contact the school for current charges.
To arrange a visit, ring 01453 860350. Families register their interest by returning the register of interest form to Uley School.
Vehicle access is restricted. Parents are asked to park at the top of Woodstock Terrace and walk down, or park considerately on South Street. Allow time for the walk. The parking area beside The Knoll and the gravelled area at the bottom of Woodstock Terrace are reserved for residents.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process.
Yes. They join Class 1, sharing some activities and using separate age-appropriate groups for others.
Two sessions a week, booked across the school year's 38 weeks. Children can attend up to five days weekly.
No. Morning children are collected at noon before lunch; afternoon children arrive at noon and stay for lunchtime.
Ring the school on 01453 860350. To register interest, complete the register of interest form and return it to Uley School.
