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Nursery at Redmarley 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A mud kitchen, digging space and books to take home give Redmarley's pre-school its character: play and early language within a shared school classroom. RPA Pre-School takes children from age 3, subject to availability, who must be in their pre-school year. It shares Class 1 with Reception, rather than occupying a separate nursery class.
The team includes a class teacher, a Pre-School Lead and teaching partners. That shared arrangement brings familiarity with the adults and classroom routines, but families should weigh the curriculum carefully. Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Requires improvement following its inspection on 24 and 25 January 2023. This is an early-years judgement within the school inspection, not a separate nursery rating.
Play supplies the main structure, with activities chosen by children alongside adult teaching and small-group work. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework guides learning, with emphasis on communication, physical development and children's social and emotional skills. In parent terms, talking, moving and learning to play together matter alongside early literacy.
Dedicated classroom zones and resources children can choose throughout their play support exploration. Books help shape themes, with children's interests influencing the direction: an animal theme might develop into investigations of bugs or bears. Outside, the garden combines water play and loose parts with the mud kitchen and digging areas. These give children practical ways to experiment and opportunities for larger movements.
Early reading has a specific daily place. Little Wandle Foundations uses 10 key texts and 20 nursery rhymes across the year, alongside listening and spoken sound-blending activities. The emphasis is on preparing children for reading rather than beginning formal phonics teaching. A classroom book corner and books borrowed for enjoyment connect this work with story time at home.
Curriculum delivery. In January 2023, learning in early years lacked sufficiently clear goals, and children moved between activities without sustained attention or purposeful completion. Some teachers also failed to ensure an appropriate standard of work. Teaching did not consistently extend existing knowledge and skills, limiting progress. For families, the important question is how adults turn appealing play resources into focused learning that builds over time.
Children can attend before they are fully toilet trained. Changing space is limited, however, and the nursery recommends pull-ups in preference to nappies when needed. This is a practical consideration for children still developing independence with toileting.
Lunch can be brought from home or supplied as a hot meal. CaterCater provides hot meals and packed lunches, with ordering through ParentPay or on the day. Snacks include milk, fruit and toast or crackers, giving children food options beyond lunch.
The school's SEND team includes a SENDCo and Pastoral Lead. Its support arrangements include adapted teaching, collaboration with external professionals and at least 3 reviews each year involving parents. Families discussing additional needs can arrange a meeting with the Class 1 teacher, Pre-School Lead or headteacher through the office. That provides a direct route to discuss a child's needs with the people responsible for their provision.
Sharing Class 1 means pre-school children already encounter the classroom routines and staff associated with the next stage. This familiarity is useful transition support.
Attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Nursery entry and Reception admission are separate processes: families must apply again through the normal Reception admissions route by the applicable deadline. Familiarity with the classroom should therefore be considered separately from securing a school place.
The nursery operates for 38 weeks each year, with holidays falling within school holiday periods. Funding covers 15 hours a week for children aged 3 to 4; eligible families with an eligibility code can receive up to 15 additional hours, totalling 30. Funded hours are allocated first, with charges applying to hours outside the entitlement.
The funded offer includes EYFS staffing, premises, learning resources and basic care consumables. Meals carry a separate charge; snack contributions and charges for trips or visiting providers are voluntary. Nursery uniform is supplied by Gooch Sports in Newent. Contact the school for current charges.
For enquiries, email admin@redmarley.gloucs.sch.uk or telephone 01531 650277. Families can also request a school visit using the visit form.
Children can start from age 3, subject to availability, and must be in their pre-school year.
The garden has a mud kitchen, digging areas, loose parts and water play, with opportunities for children to develop larger movement skills.
No. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process.
No. Changing facilities are limited, and pull-ups are recommended rather than nappies when needed.
Yes. The nursery accepts 15-hour funding and, subject to eligibility, funding totalling 30 hours. Additional hours are charged separately.
