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Nursery at Oakwood 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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, early Arabic and learning through play give Oakwood’s nursery its Islamic character. Children enter from age 3, joining the nursery provision within an independent Muslim primary school at 117 Tennyson Road, Luton. Faith learning sits alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), rather than being reserved for a separate part of school life.
For families seeking this combination, the detail matters: children explore Islamic manners, learn about Ramadhan and Eid, and begin recognising Arabic letters. The school welcomes applications from families outside its faith, while expecting parents to respect its Islamic ethos.
The EYFS combines learning to communicate, manage feelings and move confidently with early reading, number work, creative expression and exploring the world. At Oakwood, classroom themes include Road safety and People who Help us. These give children familiar situations to discuss and investigate, connecting learning with everyday life.
Weekly Show and Tell offers a reason to practise speaking to a group: children may bring an object from home and explain it to their classmates. Islamic Studies includes Stories of the Prophets and the 5 pillars of Islam. Qur’an learning begins with Surah Al-Fatihah, while Arabic activities introduce letter sounds, recognition and writing through listening and speaking.
The June 2025 ISI inspection found that early years teaching developed language effectively through conversation, story themes and vocabulary prompts beside activities. Words on display boards give children something concrete to draw on when expressing an idea. Early years experiences also included a visiting petting zoo and outings to a local park, bringing learning about living things beyond classroom discussion.
Outdoor activity has designated playground slots, with equipment for play and sport supporting balance and coordination. Indoors, early years children use role play with increasing independence. Together, these experiences allow children to practise both physical skills and working with others.
Early years key workers adapt their questions and encouragement to individual children. In June 2025, staff also used a chart combining pictures and names to help children communicate feelings, checking responses and addressing concerns. This gives children a practical way to signal when they need help.
For settling concerns, the class teacher is the first contact, by email or telephone. Each nursery child has a private Tapestry Learning Journey, with photographs and videos added by staff, giving families a window into activities.
Food involves choices and preparation at home. Children can bring a healthy packed lunch or have a freshly prepared meal from external Halal caterers. Families are encouraged to supply fruit for breaks; morning milk and drinking water are provided. Packed food cannot be reheated on site. Catered lunches require payment through ParentPay a week ahead, so meals need advance planning.
Additional needs. Early years staff planned individual support, including for children with SEND, in June 2025. Admission nevertheless depends on whether the school can meet a child’s needs with its resources and expertise. Parents are responsible for external specialist support and associated resources, making the suitability and cost discussion consequential for families.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately to the school, which determines its own admissions, with Reception applications due by January each year.
There is conditional priority: children enrolled only at Oakwood Nursery and on its register by January 1st are the third Reception admissions criterion, after siblings and children of staff who have worked there for 2 years or more. The school retains discretion over admissions. Treat that priority as a consideration in allocation, not an assured place.
Spaces for 15 and 30 funded hours are offered in the nursery. Contact the school for current charges. Nursery enquiries can be made on 01582 518800 or at admin@oakwoodprimary.co.uk.
Allergies, dietary requirements and food intolerances should be recorded on the application and All About Me forms. Medication requires parental consent; administration is recorded and parents are informed at the session’s end. These arrangements make sharing accurate care information part of preparing for nursery.
Children can enter the nursery from age 3.
No. A separate application to the school is required by January each year. Children enrolled only at Oakwood Nursery and registered by January 1st receive priority under the third Reception criterion, but the school retains discretion.
The nursery offers spaces for 15 and 30 funded hours.
Children can bring a healthy packed lunch or have a freshly prepared lunch from external Halal caterers. Catered meals require payment through ParentPay one week ahead; packed food cannot be warmed on site.
Every nursery child has a private Tapestry Learning Journey containing photographs and videos collated by staff. Parents can contact the class teacher by telephone or email about learning or care concerns.
