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Nursery at Weston Primary & Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 large outdoor area gives Weston's nursery its clearest character: an early years start within a primary school, with mornings at school and an on-site preschool partnership for longer care. The nursery takes children from three. It sits within Weston Primary & Nursery School on Maiden Street in Weston, near Hitchin.
Five morning sessions form the weekly pattern. Doors open at 8.45am and the nursery finishes at noon, giving children a repeated morning routine. For families choosing longer care, the afternoon is spent with Peanuts Preschool on the school site. That arrangement involves two provisions across the day.
In March 2023, nursery children used songs and rhyme to build communication skills, while sharing and taking turns were part of learning together. These are practical foundations for joining in with other children and expressing themselves.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) combines that social learning with planned activities aimed at developing children's skills. In March 2023, activities in the early years were purposeful and routines helped children approach learning confidently. Outdoors, a large area serves both Nursery and Reception, placing outdoor space within the early years provision.
Settling starts before the ordinary morning pattern takes over. For the September 2026 intake, home visits came first, followed by a Stay & Play session and another morning session before normal nursery timings began. This staged introduction gave families contact with the provision before the regular routine started.
In March 2023, early years children received support that helped them become confident learners, with clear routines and expectations shaping their behaviour. The daily structure matters alongside the activities themselves.
For special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), families can contact the school's coordinator through the office. The school says it aims to adapt learning to children's needs and does not discriminate on SEND grounds when considering admissions. That gives parents a direct contact route for discussing their child's needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal Reception process, handled by Hertfordshire County Council, and meet the deadline for their child's entry year. A nursery place and a Reception place are separate decisions.
The outdoor area serves both age groups, providing a shared physical setting. Familiarity with that space should be kept separate from the admissions question: it does not secure the next place.
Morning pattern. Children join in September and attend five mornings each week, with doors opening at 8.45am and sessions ending at noon. Families need to plan around that regular pattern and midday finish.
Longer care. For the September 2026 nursery intake, eligibility was for either 15 or 30 hours per week. The 30-hour arrangement combines Weston nursery mornings with afternoons at Peanuts Preschool on site. Applications to the preschool are made separately, so the longer day requires arrangements with both provisions.
Visits must be booked. An Early Years open day takes place at 9.30am on Saturday 14 November 2026; contact admin@weston.herts.sch.uk or 01462 790317 to arrange attendance. Nursery applications go directly to the school, with the completed application and signed declaration sent to nurseryadmissions@weston.herts.sch.uk or delivered to the office.
Sessions end at noon. Doors open at 8.45am, and children attend five morning sessions per week.
On-site care through Peanuts Preschool can follow the school nursery morning as part of the 30-hour arrangement. Apply separately to Peanuts Preschool.
The introduction included home visits, a Stay & Play session and another morning session before the normal nursery timetable began.
No. A separate Reception application is required through Hertfordshire County Council's normal process.
Contact admin@weston.herts.sch.uk or 01462 790317. Booking is essential for tours and the Early Years open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 9.30am.
