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Nursery at Padfield Community 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Wren Class brings nursery and Reception together at Padfield Community Primary School on Rhodes Street in Glossop. That shared class is the defining feature of the provision: nursery belongs within the school's early years group, rather than appearing as a separate setting.
Ofsted graded early years provision Good at the inspection on 25 and 26 February 2025. This is an early years judgement within the school inspection, covering the provision beyond nursery alone.
Den building and caring for class guinea pigs give the early years day a practical character. In February 2025, children tackled den construction together, while animal care added another purposeful activity. These examples put cooperation and responsibility into children's play, with something concrete to work on together.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) learning described here combines play with developing early number understanding. In February 2025, children strengthened their grasp of number, and adults helped them during shared learning and play. The curriculum page also links Nursery Foundations for Phonics, Nursery maths 2025-26 and an EYFS English progression document for 2025-26. These give parents specific curriculum documents to explore alongside the practical activities.
Checking learning. In February 2025, adults did not reliably establish which children had used activities to practise what they had learned. This limited their understanding of children's knowledge and the next teaching needed. For families, the important distinction is between providing worthwhile activities and checking what each child gains from them.
Adult support during early years play was a strength in February 2025. Children received help as they worked and played alongside one another, making social learning part of the educational experience.
For additional needs, the school has a special educational needs and disabilities coordinator. Its SEND page links Derbyshire Local Offer and DIASS, the Derbyshire Information, Advice and Support Service for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. These are useful named routes for parents seeking advice alongside contact with the school.
Food planning has a practical route too. The school's Lunch Menus page links Derbyshire School Meals Information and a DCC Catering Service application form for allergies and special diets. Families managing dietary needs can use that form when discussing arrangements. Safeguarding contacts include a designated lead and deputy leads, with a separate email contact for support in school holidays.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by the applicable deadline.
Padfield's governors have adopted Derbyshire County Council's admissions policy, and the admissions page links to the council. Wren Class groups nursery with Reception, but that classroom organisation must be kept separate from the admissions decision. Familiarity with the school is not a secured place.
The school office is the enquiry route: telephone 01457 852751 or email enquiries@padfield.derbyshire.sch.uk. Prospective families can arrange a school visit by contacting the school, giving them an opportunity to discuss Wren Class before choosing the nursery.
School uniform is sold through Brigadoon in Hadfield and an online shop. School bookbags can be ordered using ParentPay. These are school purchasing arrangements, rather than a statement of nursery uniform requirements.
Wren Class groups nursery and Reception together.
In February 2025, children built dens together and helped care for class guinea pigs.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions process.
Early years provision was graded Good at the school's inspection on 25 and 26 February 2025. This was not a separate nursery inspection.
Contact the school to arrange a time. The office telephone number is 01457 852751, and its enquiry email is enquiries@padfield.derbyshire.sch.uk.
