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Nursery at Charleton Church of England Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
An estuary, marshes and outdoor learning give Charleton’s school setting its distinctive character. Nursery provision forms part of Charleton Church of England Academy in West Charleton, Kingsbridge. There is an important dated qualification: on 1 April 2025, no children were attending the nursery. That describes attendance at that point, rather than establishing the position today.
For families considering this setting, the academy’s early years approach centres on play, communication and learning inside and outside. Its Church of England identity provides the wider school context; the nursery should be considered as an early years choice in its own right.
Play is the organising idea in the academy’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach. In parent language, this means developing concentration, conversation and relationships alongside the beginnings of mathematics and reading. Structured play gives children ways to communicate their thoughts before they can express them in writing.
Children have opportunities to choose activities themselves, alongside teaching. Imaginative play, music and art sit within the early years offer, providing different ways to express ideas and practise interacting with others. Speaking and listening receive attention, as do the social and emotional aspects of learning. The emphasis is on developing the skills children use to participate, rather than simply completing tasks.
Both outdoor and indoor learning feature in this approach. Beyond the early years provision, the academy’s grounds connect with marshes leading towards the estuary. Outdoor learning is part of the school’s daily curriculum, giving its surroundings a practical educational role. These are school resources and an early years approach, rather than a promise that nursery children follow a particular marsh visit schedule.
Lunch has a defined place in the early years timetable: the EYFS lunch break runs from 12:15pm to 13:15pm, with these children receiving their meals ahead of other pupils. The school catering team cooks on site using fresh ingredients. Vegetarian and meat choices are offered daily, alongside alternatives such as baked potatoes and pasta. Meals include dessert.
For additional needs, families can contact the school’s SEND coordinator through charleton@lapsw.org or 01548 312289. The academy also has a family support worker. These provide identifiable points of contact for discussing inclusion and family circumstances.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately through the normal local authority admissions process and meet its deadline. Applications can be made through Devon’s online admissions service at www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonline. Treat choosing nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
Enquiries can go to charleton@lapsw.org or 01548 312289. Families interested in joining the academy can arrange a school visit, giving them an opportunity to discuss the provision before making a decision. Contact the school for current charges.
The school address is West Charleton, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2AL. Use that location when planning the journey and considering how it fits family routines.
No children were attending the nursery on 1 April 2025. That is a dated position, not a statement about attendance today.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal local authority admissions process.
The EYFS approach includes structured play, activities children choose themselves, speaking and listening, art, music and imaginative play, with learning indoors and outdoors.
The school’s catering team prepares meals on site using fresh ingredients. Daily choices include vegetarian and meat options, and meals include dessert.
Contact charleton@lapsw.org or telephone 01548 312289. Families considering joining the academy can arrange a school visit.
