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Nursery at Calton 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A school nursery with a playgroup management team: Calton’s early years provision sits within Calton Primary School in Gloucester. The school is on Calton Road, GL1 5ET, and has nursery provision alongside its primary phase.
Ofsted’s whole-school judgement is Requires Improvement. This is not a separate nursery inspection grade.
The playgroup staffing structure includes an Early Years Manager and a deputy, alongside Playgroup Partners. A Lunchtime Supervisor and Finance Administrator complete the team structure. These are distinct roles covering early years management, playgroup support, lunchtime supervision and administration.
For families seeking advice beyond the nursery, the Family Information Service provides confidential, impartial information and signposting for families with children aged 0-19. Its remit includes Gloucestershire holiday activities and information about additional-needs support for accessing activities. That gives parents a separate route to family advice and ideas for time outside nursery.
The service covers activities for children, young people and families, including seasonal events as well as school holidays. Parents looking for something siblings can do together can use it to explore family activities in Gloucestershire. For a child with additional needs, ask about both the activity and the support available to help them take part. The advice is confidential, so families can raise their own circumstances when seeking information.
Within the wider school, staff roles include a Phase Leader of EYFS and SENDCOs. These provide specific roles to ask about when discussing early years learning or special educational needs. Before choosing sessions, discuss your child’s support needs with the school and ask who will coordinate any nursery arrangements.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place at Calton Primary School. Nursery entry and Reception admission are separate processes: families must apply again through the normal Reception route by the relevant deadline. Treat the Reception application as a separate step when planning your child’s next year.
The school office can help families with admissions enquiries on 01452 527689. Ask for the Determined Admission Criteria and Scheme for the year your child would start Reception; Calton’s Admission Policy is under GCC Admission Arrangements. Use the arrangements for that entry year when considering your application, and keep nursery booking and Reception planning as separate tasks.
For enquiries, contact the school on 01452 527689 or email admin@caltonprimary.co.uk. The address is Calton Road, Gloucester, GL1 5ET.
Yes. Calton Primary School has nursery provision alongside its primary phase.
No. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process.
The staffing structure includes an Early Years Manager, Deputy Early Years Manager, Playgroup Partners, a Lunchtime Supervisor and a Finance Administrator.
Call 01452 527689 or email admin@caltonprimary.co.uk.
The school is on Calton Road in Gloucester, GL1 5ET.
