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Nursery at Holy Rosary Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, books and growing independence shape the nursery at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School in Aintree. Its 52 places are for children who have reached their third birthday, within a Catholic primary school on Oriel Drive. This is the school's own nursery provision, with learning planned as the beginning of a longer curriculum.
Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good at the inspection on 25 and 26 February 2025. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) gives learning its structure. In parent terms, this brings together communication, physical development and children's social and emotional development, alongside literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and creative expression. Play and practical experience sit alongside focused teaching. Adults also use children's interests and starting points to plan their next steps, so the curriculum takes account of the child rather than just the activity.
Indoor and outdoor provision both form part of nursery learning. Children take part in adult-planned activities and choose activities themselves, with free-flow opportunities also included. This gives the day a balance between following a teaching focus and pursuing an interest independently.
Books, poems and other reading materials introduce children to written language. The EYFS curriculum names Floppy's Phonics for teaching reading and writing, while its Maths Mastery Approach develops understanding of numbers to 10 and beyond. Counting, exploring measures and describing shapes give mathematical ideas practical expression. Creative learning includes role-play, dance, music and experimenting with materials, giving children several ways to express an idea.
In February 2025, children in early years were developing enthusiasm for books and following familiar classroom routines, including responding to adults' instructions. These are useful foundations for participating in a group. A qualification applies across the school's curriculum: activities in a very small number of subjects needed to strengthen understanding of essential content. The improvement action was to equip teachers to design tasks that deepen that knowledge.
Starting nursery includes preparation for parents and children. After an offer, families attend a meeting about the nursery's aims and approach to early education, and children have a visit before starting. That gives families an introduction to the provision before attendance begins.
Independent toileting is expected, but children who still need help can have support arranged. Parents should tell the school before admission so that provision can be planned.
The EYFS approach includes additional support and interventions alongside children learning together. For SEND, the school's Assess, Plan, Do, Review pathway uses support plans and checks progress regularly. Curriculum adaptations involve parents or carers and relevant external agencies. Families can contact the special needs coordinator through the school office, providing a direct route to discuss individual needs.
A nursery place does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority, either online or using its preference form.
A Supplementary Faith Form must also go to the school office before 15 January. Proof of baptism and address must be supplied by 15 January too; failing to provide them affects the admissions category. Keep these school requirements alongside the local authority application process.
Transition is a separate matter. For children already attending Holy Rosary Nursery, transition activities are arranged within their school day, making preparation part of their existing attendance.
To enquire, complete the Initial Enquiry form and return it to the school office. Families can print it or collect a paper copy. Nursery admission usually begins in September for children whose third birthday falls on or before 31 August; entry in the term after a third birthday depends on a vacancy.
Contact the office on 0151 288 6206 or email admin.holyrosary@schools.sefton.gov.uk. The nursery is at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School, Oriel Drive, Aintree, Liverpool, L10 6NJ.
Children must have reached their third birthday. Entry in the following term is possible if a place is available.
The EYFS curriculum combines play, focused teaching and child-chosen activities indoors and outdoors. It includes language, number learning, books and creative activities.
Parents attend a meeting after a place is offered, and children visit before starting.
Independent toileting is expected. If your child needs help, tell the school before admission so support can be arranged.
No. A separate application is required through your home local authority, with a Supplementary Faith Form returned to the school before 15 January.
