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Nursery at Wilburton 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Up to eight pre-school places make this a small part of Wilburton’s Early Years provision. The school’s 2026 intake arrangements cover children whose fourth birthdays fall between September 2026 and August 2027. Capacity is decided each April according to the places allocated to Reception, so eight is a ceiling rather than a fixed annual intake.
The setting belongs to Wilburton CofE Primary School on Carpond Lane. It gives families a school-based pre-school option, with the next stage of education close by, while keeping nursery and Reception applications separate.
Independence is a clear early-years theme. At the November 2023 inspection, children in early years were developing the ability to manage their learning and do things for themselves. The early-years provision received a Good judgement within the school inspection; this was not a separate nursery rating.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the school’s framework for this provision. A concrete learning priority appears in the November 2025 governors’ minutes: developing small-muscle control and strength through the body before progressing to forming letters. Those minutes also identified that early-years cohort as low performing. For parents, the emphasis explains why preparation for writing involves physical development as well as pencil work.
Indoor and outdoor early-years spaces were refurbished during the summer of 2025. The wider school grounds include a large sand pit, a nature area and a Forest School site. These are features of the school site, rather than a promise that pre-school children use each facility on a particular timetable.
Support for additional needs includes early years. In November 2023, children with SEND benefited from suitable resources and teaching approaches that helped them learn. This gives a relevant inspection finding for families considering support before compulsory schooling.
Under the school’s SEND arrangements, an individual Provision Map records additional support and can suggest ways parents can help at home. It is reviewed after the support period. Parents can also attend termly SENDCo drop-ins, giving them a route to discuss concerns alongside conversations with the class teacher.
School meals are cooked on the premises by the school’s own catering team. This describes the school’s food provision; the government-funded meal categories listed on its lunch page begin with Reception.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the county council’s Admissions Team, using its online application route.
Transition support is a separate matter. The 2026 arrangements describe visits by the new class team to local nurseries and pre-schools, opportunities for children to spend time in their future classroom, and a parent introduction meeting. Extra support can involve the SENDCo where appropriate. These steps help staff exchange information and children become familiar with school; they do not secure admission.
Pre-school applications go directly to the school. For the September 2026 intake, the application deadline was 30 April. The school office is the enquiry contact, on 01353 740269.
Additional hours. Unfunded pre-school hours are billed termly. If payment remains outstanding at term-end, those extra hours cannot carry into the next term. Contact the school for current charges.
The arrangements cover children turning four between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027.
There can be up to eight. The number is decided in April each year and depends on Reception allocations.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the county council’s Admissions Team.
Hours outside funding are invoiced each term. Unpaid additional hours cannot continue into the following term if payment has not been received by term-end.
Contact the school office on 01353 740269. Pre-school admissions are handled directly by the school.
