The FMS Inspection Score is FindMySchool's proprietary analysis based on official Ofsted and ISI inspection reports. It converts ratings into a standardised 1–10 scale for fair comparison across all schools in England.
Disclaimer: The FMS Inspection Score is an independent analysis by FindMySchool. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with Ofsted or ISI. Always refer to the official Ofsted or ISI report for the full picture of a school’s inspection outcome.
Nursery at St Cuthbert's Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Rhymes, stories and a Catholic curriculum give St Cuthbert’s nursery its character. The provision includes a session for two-year-olds alongside the school’s Nursery class on Church Road in Liverpool. Families can choose a morning or afternoon nursery session, while a longer pattern covers 30 hours a week. That makes the session choice a practical part of choosing this nursery.
Reading begins with listening and sharing books. In March 2023, Ofsted described nursery children encountering varied stories and rhymes as the starting point for the school’s emphasis on reading. For parents, the important distinction is that this early reading experience centres on stories and language.
Learning its routines is part of the experience: children were quick to adopt routines supporting their learning in March 2023. These everyday habits help children take part in the session.
Catholic religious education has a defined place in the timetable. The 2025–2026 RE Handbook allocates 10% of teaching time to RE in both nursery and the two-year-old provision. Early years uses To Know You More Clearly, with themes including Creation and Covenant and Desert to Garden. Faith is therefore part of planned learning, rather than simply the school’s name.
Settling is a strength supported by a specific nursery finding. At the inspection on 21 and 22 March 2023, Ofsted found that children aged two and three became comfortable in the Nursery class quickly. That is useful reassurance for families considering an early start in a school setting.
For children with special educational needs or disabilities, the September 2025 SEND policy describes an assess, plan, do and review process. Support is recorded through Edukey Learning Plans and Provision Maps, developed with families and relevant professionals. The class teacher remains responsible for putting the plan into practice; support can happen individually, in a small group or within the classroom.
The SENCo role requires qualified teacher status and a mandatory SENCo qualification. Regular discussions with parents form part of reviewing support, giving families a role in deciding the next steps.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Liverpool’s school admissions route. For entry in September 2027, the deadline is 15 January 2027. Applications under Catholic faith criteria also require baptism by that date. Keep the Reception application on your calendar even while your child is attending nursery.
The School Opening Hours page gives the two-year-old and nursery morning sessions as 8:45am to 11:45am. The School Day page lists 8:30am to 11:30am for the two-year-old and Foundation 1 morning session, so confirm morning times with the office before arranging childcare. Afternoon nursery runs from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Each nursery half-day pattern totals 15 hours a week.
The 30-hour pattern runs from 8:30am to 2:30pm, with an extra hour possible on request. For enquiries, contact the school office on 0151 228 4137 or email cuthberts-ao@st-cuthberts.liverpool.sch.uk.
Yes. The School Opening Hours page lists 8:45am to 11:45am, while the School Day page gives 8:30am to 11:30am for the two-year-old and Foundation 1 morning session. Confirm morning times with the office.
The School Opening Hours page lists morning nursery from 8:45am to 11:45am, afternoon nursery from 12:15pm to 3:15pm, and the 30-hour pattern from 8:30am to 2:30pm. An optional extra hour is available on request. Confirm morning times with the office: the School Day page gives 8:30am to 11:30am for the two-year-old and Foundation 1 morning session.
The March 2023 inspection described nursery children experiencing varied rhymes and stories.
No. A separate Reception application is required through Liverpool’s school admissions route. The deadline for September 2027 entry is 15 January 2027.
Call 0151 228 4137 or email cuthberts-ao@st-cuthberts.liverpool.sch.uk.
