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Nursery at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Songs, repeating patterns and a birthday party for a class teddy give Corpus Christi’s nursery its character: learning starts with experiences young children can talk about and explore. This is the nursery within Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in Bensham, Gateshead, with a Catholic identity that reaches into classroom activities. Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding at the inspection on 15 and 16 November 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school.
Language has a clear place in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) here. In November 2023, staff supported children’s speech and vocabulary through opportunities that included recalling songs and rhymes. Learning was adapted to children’s starting points, with challenges that helped them build confidence. For a parent, the emphasis is on what a child can understand, express and attempt next.
Indoor and outdoor spaces both contribute to learning. In November 2023, the early years areas had distinct purposes and equipment that helped children extend their understanding. A low distraction area within the Early Years unit also gives children a space with fewer competing demands.
Nursery maths includes sorting collections, comparing amounts and exploring patterns. Children have also worked with shape, space and measure, and played a dice game involving rolling and colouring. These are concrete ways to explore mathematical ideas through handling, looking and taking turns. Other nursery learning has included hot and cold places, alongside conversations about important events in children’s own lives.
Catholic learning is similarly tangible. During an Advent topic, children celebrated a teddy’s birthday with games and singing, made an Advent wreath and suggested kind actions for a class calendar. Nativity figures and a picture matching game supported retelling the Christmas story. Familiar experiences give children a starting point for discussing faith.
Settling rests partly on predictable routines. In November 2023, early years children settled quickly as staff established expectations and identified their needs promptly. The practical value is a clear structure alongside attention to each child’s starting point.
Support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) includes baseline assessment and NELI language screening in early years. Across the school, teachers and the SEND coordinator plan support with parents, with reviews at least once each term. Families can raise concerns through the office or contact their child’s teacher by telephone or Class Dojo. This gives parents a direct route into discussions about support.
School lunches are prepared on site. The menu rotates over three weeks, with sandwiches, a salad bar and a hot option, plus vegetarian choices. Catering accommodates intolerances and allergies. These are school meal arrangements; discuss your child’s dietary needs with the school before they start.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority’s Common Application Form and meet the closing date for the relevant admissions round.
For the September 2026 intake, nursery attendance carried no additional priority, and the application deadline was 15 January 2026. Those dates belong to a past admissions cycle. The distinction matters: familiarity with school routines is part of a child’s learning experience, while allocation of a Reception place follows a separate admissions process.
The school’s Early Years timetable runs from 08:40 to 15:10. Treat this as the Early Years timetable rather than a nursery session booking model. School term dates differ from Gateshead Council’s, so families should use the school calendar when planning childcare.
For nursery enquiries, telephone the office on 0191 477 2175 or email info@ccpg.bwcet.com. Families can also arrange a school visit. Ask the school for current charges.
No. A separate application must be made through the home local authority. Nursery attendance does not guarantee an offer.
Activities include comparing and sorting collections, exploring patterns and shapes, and playing a roll and colour dice game.
An Advent topic included a teddy’s birthday party, a class wreath, a kindness calendar and retelling the Nativity using pictures and figures.
Contact the school office to reach the SEND coordinator, or speak to your child’s teacher by telephone or Class Dojo. Early years assessment includes NELI language screening.
Yes. Contact the school on 0191 477 2175 or info@ccpg.bwcet.com to arrange a school visit.
