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Nursery at Ledbury 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Forest School throughout the year and a first introduction to phonics through songs and listening games give Little Wrens its character. This is Ledbury Primary School’s own nursery, with provision for two-year-olds and children aged three and four. Families can use morning or afternoon sessions, with whole-day attendance also possible.
At the Ofsted inspection on 14 and 15 June 2023, the school’s early years provision was judged Outstanding. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating. In June 2023, relationships involving children, adults and families helped children feel happy and confident, while early years learning encouraged curiosity.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) gives learning its shape. Its seven areas cover movement, relationships and communication alongside early reading and writing, mathematics, creativity and understanding the world. Little Wrens gives particular attention to the first three: learning to communicate, developing physically and managing feelings and relationships. These are foundations for taking part in activities and learning alongside other children.
Sound comes before formal reading. Children sing, try musical instruments, learn short rhymes and play games that involve listening carefully and telling sounds apart. In the summer before Reception, daily Read, Write Inc sessions introduce the next stage of phonics. The progression moves from enjoying and recognising sounds towards more structured learning.
Core texts lead learning across the school’s EYFS provision. Mathematics includes counting, spotting patterns, comparing quantities and using mathematical language through practical play. Both activities guided by adults and learning initiated by children give opportunities to explore these ideas.
Outdoor learning has a named setting: the school’s own Forest School area. Nursery children explore Forest School across the year, making it part of their learning beyond the classroom. The school site includes mature trees, wild areas, a mud kitchen, a fire pit and a pizza oven. These are physical features of the school’s Forest School, rather than a promise that nursery children undertake every activity offered there.
For the September 2026 intake, new starters had Stay and Play events on 3 and 4 September before nursery began on 7 September. This gave that cohort an introduction before their regular sessions started.
Support sits within the school’s wider structure. The LPS Support Team provides ELSA programmes, counselling and group support for children and families who need early support. Across the school, SEND provision includes tasks broken into smaller steps, visual prompts and additional repetition. Individual Learning Plan targets inform planning, with parents, teaching staff, the SENDCo and outside agencies involved in discussions. For families managing additional needs, that creates a route into coordinated support.
Optional hot meals are a charged extra. Parents supply nappies and wipes and keep a stock in their child’s bag, so these everyday care items need to travel with the child.
Attending Little Wrens does not guarantee a Reception place at Ledbury Primary School. Nursery and Reception admissions are separate: families must apply again through the normal Reception process. The school follows Herefordshire Council’s admission arrangements.
Daily Read, Write Inc in the summer before Reception is preparation for the next stage of learning. It should be understood as curriculum continuity, not an admissions advantage.
Morning, afternoon and whole-day attendance are available. Confirm current session times with the nursery before arranging childcare. Early Starters runs from 8:30am to 9:00am. Little Owls offers three afternoon collection points: 4:00pm, 5:00pm or 5:30pm, with each session starting at 3:00pm.
Eligible children can use Early Education Funding for the 15/30-hour entitlement across main sessions and wraparound care. Main sessions receive funding first, followed by wraparound. Families may use less than their entitlement or share it with another provider, subject to the overall weekly limit. Hours beyond the entitlement are charged; contact the school for current charges.
Nursery enquiries go to admin@ledbury.hereford.sch.uk or 01531 632940. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Staff accompany nursery children into school, and families collecting children from more than one place are asked to collect the younger child first.
The nursery has provision for two-year-olds and children aged three and four.
Yes. Whole-day attendance is possible, alongside morning and afternoon sessions.
Yes. Eligible children can use their 15/30-hour Early Education Funding entitlement for main sessions and wraparound, with funding allocated to main sessions first.
No. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal process. Ledbury Primary School follows Herefordshire Council’s admission arrangements.
Parents provide nappies and wipes and maintain a stock in their child’s bag. Optional hot meals are charged separately.
