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Nursery at Shrubland Street Community 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories, shared carpet time and daily outdoor play give Shrubland Street’s nursery its shape. This is a morning provision within the primary school in Leamington Spa, with 26 pre-school places and entry from the term following a child’s third birthday. Children belong to the school’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), alongside Reception.
A specialist early years teacher leads the provision, supported by a teaching assistant. The teacher is also each child’s key person, giving families a clear contact for learning, settling and concerns.
Books provide the starting point for learning. Each topic has a central text, with poetry, factual books and other stories extending it. The early years curriculum follows a two-year cycle, revisiting ideas through different contexts. For children, that means stories connect with activities and conversation rather than being confined to story time.
The EYFS covers seven learning areas. Talking and listening, movement, and emotional and social development form the foundations; early reading and writing, maths, exploring the world and creative expression build alongside them. Adult teaching combines with practical experiences and play. Children choose independent classroom activities, while the teacher and teaching assistant also lead learning each day.
Carpet sessions bring children together to count, sing, share and hear stories. Read Write Inc introduces phonics, and a book goes home each week for families to enjoy together. Daily outdoor play and water play add physical experiences; the nursery supplies waterproof clothing, while families provide wellingtons to keep at school.
There is an important teaching caveat. In October 2023, Ofsted identified uneven curriculum delivery in early years, with some learning opportunities missed, and asked for a more consistent teaching approach. Families should weigh that concern alongside the specific activities and routines described here.
Settling begins before the first nursery session. A Stay and Play invitation comes in the preceding term, when parents can discuss their child’s development and arrange a home visit from the class teacher. New starters join in staggered groups, giving them time to become familiar with adults and peers. In October 2023, children in Nursery settled promptly through caring relationships with adults; early years children also established routines and developed social skills quickly.
Staff can speak with parents briefly at either end of the session, with appointments for longer discussions. Children learning English as an additional language have support from an EMTAS teacher. The school’s SEND support structure includes its special educational needs coordinator and specialist support when further help is needed.
Snack time has a social purpose as well as a practical one. Fruit for Schools supplies a free daily fruit snack, with a choice of water or milk, and adults use the occasion for conversation. Children may use the toilet whenever needed. Toilet training is required, and parents whose child needs assistance should discuss this with staff.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority; Warwickshire residents can apply online through Warwickshire County Council. Places are allocated through local authority admission arrangements.
For the 2026–27 intake, the deadline for on-time applications was 15 January 2026. That cycle is past. Keep the nursery application and the Reception application as separate tasks.
Transition has its own preparation. For September 2026 starters, Reception arrangements included a June Stay and Play session and a Transition Day on 8 July 2026, with children experiencing the class independently and parents meeting the early years lead and headteacher. These activities supported familiarity, not an admissions entitlement.
Morning sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am, providing 15 hours of government-funded nursery care. Morning collection. Children leave before midday, so families need arrangements that fit the 11:45am finish. Drop-off and collection use the main playground entrance; tell the office or class teacher beforehand if another adult will collect.
Nursery applications go directly to the school office at admin@shrublandstreetprimary.co.uk. Visits can be arranged by calling 01926 426976.
Uniform is recommended for pre-school children. Yellow polo shirts and dark green sweatshirts or cardigans are among the school colours, but manageable clothing matters: pull-on trousers help with toileting. Label clothes and shoes, bring a coat daily and provide a sun hat in sunny weather. A supplied bag holds spare clothes at school.
Children can enter in the term after their third birthday. There are 26 pre-school places, and applications go directly to the school office.
The morning session is 8:45am to 11:45am. The provision supplies 15 hours of government-funded nursery care.
Families are invited to Stay and Play before starting and can arrange a teacher home visit. Children begin in staggered groups, and their teacher is their key person.
Children receive a free piece of fruit each day through Fruit for Schools and can choose milk or water. Snack time also gives them opportunities to talk with others.
No. Reception requires a separate application through your home local authority. For the 2026–27 intake, the on-time deadline was 15 January 2026.
