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Nursery at Severnbanks 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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, songs and outdoor play give Severnbanks’ early years provision its character: learning starts with language, shared activities and movement. The nursery belongs to Severnbanks Primary School in Lydney, with Starlets identified within its early years provision.
In April 2026, Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Language has a clear purpose here. In April 2026, many children began early years with difficulties in language development, and learning followed a planned sequence centred on vocabulary, number and understanding their surroundings. Stories sit alongside singing and rhymes, giving children ways to build the words and knowledge they need for further learning.
Play takes place inside and outside. Classroom examples include children tackling jigsaws together, combining a practical task with cooperation. Outdoors, planned physical activities develop coordination and balance. These are useful distinctions for parents: the early years day includes both shared indoor play and opportunities to practise movement outside.
Most adults demonstrate actions and introduce vocabulary that children then bring into their play. There is a limitation to weigh alongside that work: in April 2026, adults sometimes let chances to deepen learning pass. The practical question is how staff build on a child’s interest or response during an activity.
For families considering the first separation from home, predictable expectations offer reassurance. In April 2026, clear routines helped early years children settle quickly and happily. Care and relationships with adults were also positive. Together, these findings connect the structure of the day with children’s comfort around staff.
Starlets has SEND coordination within the school’s support structure. Across Severnbanks, support follows a graduated response, with parents involved throughout. The areas covered include sensory or physical needs, communication, emotional and social needs, and cognition and learning. Families are asked to share information about a disability early so staff can plan participation.
Reading together also has a practical framework: TRUST encourages adults to listen with curiosity, connect books with familiar experiences, revisit understanding, praise and take turns predicting. That gives parents concrete ways to make reading a conversation.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal school admissions process.
For the September 2026 intake, applications went to Gloucestershire County Council, either online or using a paper form. The closing deadline was midnight on 15 January 2026. That cycle has passed. The important distinction for nursery families is that choosing Starlets and applying for Reception are separate decisions; a nursery place should not be treated as an assurance of a school place.
Severnbanks is on Naas Lane in Lydney. Families can contact the school on 01594 842789 or email admin@severnbanks.gloucs.sch.uk to ask questions or arrange a visit. School tours can also be arranged through the office, giving families an opportunity to meet staff before choosing the provision.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place, and families must apply separately for Reception.
The April 2026 judgement was Expected standard for the school’s early years provision. It is not a separate nursery rating.
Examples include completing jigsaws together indoors and physical activities outdoors that develop balance and coordination. Stories, rhymes and songs support language learning.
Severnbanks follows a graduated response with parents involved throughout. Starlets has SEND coordination, and families are asked to share disability information early to help staff plan.
Yes. Contact the school on 01594 842789 or admin@severnbanks.gloucs.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
