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Nursery at Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 qualified teacher and a Level 3 teaching assistant lead a nursery with 26 places per session: an introduction to school life within Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School in Lancaster. Children can join during the term of their third birthday. The nursery sits within the school's EYFS unit, giving this provision a clear early years identity within the primary school.
Ofsted graded early years provision Good following its inspection on 7 and 8 November 2023. That judgement covers the school's early years provision rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Language, movement and learning to get along with others are the starting points. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum puts communication, physical development and children's social and emotional development first. For parents, that means early learning is broader than letters and numbers: developing conversation and relationships matters alongside literacy and mathematics.
Understanding the world and expressive arts and design build on those foundations too. Rhymes and songs give the nursery's language work a concrete shape. In November 2023, nursery children were developing their repertoire of both to prepare for subsequent learning. Familiar songs and repeated language provide a practical starting point for joining in and remembering words.
Settling involves becoming familiar with school routines. In November 2023, children in early years adjusted quickly, with staff helping them learn those routines promptly. This matters for a young child making the move into a school setting: knowing what happens next is part of feeling settled.
For additional needs, parents can arrange an appointment with the school's special educational needs and disabilities coordinator through the office. This gives families a direct route to discuss support. The nursery teacher also belongs to the school's safeguarding team.
Hot dinners are available to any child when the office receives notice the day before. Meals are cooked on site each day. Because children and staff have food allergies, the school aims to keep kiwi and nuts out; that is an important consideration when planning food brought from home.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through Lancashire County Council's school admissions service. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
The nursery's work with songs, rhymes and everyday routines prepares children for later learning. That preparation is educational; it should not be treated as an admissions advantage.
The nursery day runs from 9am to 3.25pm, and the nursery opens for 38 weeks annually. Scotforth ASC provides wraparound care, extending attendance to 7.30am–6pm for up to 46 weeks a year. The distinction matters when matching childcare to working hours and school holidays.
Universal funding covers 15 hours. Working parents who meet the eligibility criteria can apply through gov.uk for another 15 funded hours. After receiving a unique code, parents bring it to nursery to discuss how those additional hours will be used. Ask the school for current charges.
Nursery application forms can be returned by hand, post or email to fsks1leader@scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk. To arrange a school visit, call the office on 01524 65379.
Children can start in the term in which they turn three. There are 26 places in each session.
The nursery day is 9am–3.25pm across 38 weeks annually. With Scotforth ASC wraparound care, attendance can extend to 7.30am–6pm for up to 46 weeks a year.
There are 15 universal funded hours. Eligible working parents can apply through gov.uk for an additional 15 hours, then bring their unique code to nursery to discuss using them.
Yes. Tell the office the day before. Meals are prepared on site daily, and the school aims to exclude kiwi and nuts because of food allergies. Contact the school for current charges.
No. Reception requires a separate application through Lancashire County Council's school admissions service.
