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Nursery at Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A sensory garden, bikes and trikes, and a reading corner give Broken Cross nursery a character of its own within the primary school. Children aged two to four use a purpose-built area inside the school building, with outdoor space alongside it. This is school-based nursery provision with room for both active play and quieter interests.
A qualified teacher leads the nursery classes, supported by teaching assistants and welfare assistants. Children take part in school life from the start. For families considering a school nursery, that combination of a distinct nursery space and familiarity with the wider school is a practical attraction.
Play shapes the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) here. Children help direct their learning, while adults guide structured play and adjust activities to their needs. In parent language, the approach gives children opportunities to make choices and explore, with teaching woven into what they do. Short group activities also bring reading, phonics and other learning into the day.
The environment gives that approach concrete possibilities. Children can explore sand and water, use construction materials, make art or take part in role play. Bikes and trikes provide opportunities for movement; the sensory garden adds another place to explore. The reading corner offers a different pace. These are useful distinctions for a child whose interests shift between making, moving and listening.
Art activities remain accessible through the early-years provision, linking creative expression with language and social development. Early technology experiences include operating an iPad or Bee-bot and exploring changes of direction. The emphasis is on making choices and solving simple problems, rather than simply watching a screen.
Morning and afternoon sessions each last three hours, and an all-day option connects the two. Families can therefore choose a shorter session or a day that includes the lunchtime interval.
Stay and Play sessions let prospective families try the nursery together, and visits can include both parent and child. This offers an opportunity to meet staff and explore the facilities before choosing a place. Nursery class newsletters provide another connection between home and the setting.
Additional support sits within the school's SEND arrangements. A School Focussed Plan can be developed with parents when extra help is appropriate. The building has accessible toilets and entrances and exits on a single level, giving families concrete accessibility features to consider.
Chartwells Catering supplies school meals. Nursery children may qualify for two free school meals each week, with eligibility enquiries handled through Cheshire East. This is a conditional entitlement, so families should check whether their child qualifies before planning around it.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the deadline for their child's entry year. Cheshire East handles online school applications.
Participation in school life gives nursery children familiarity with the setting before the next stage. The nursery aims to make the move less daunting through that involvement. Familiarity and admission are separate matters: choosing the nursery should not be treated as securing a later school place.
Monday to Friday, the morning session runs from 8.50am to 11.50am and the afternoon from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. The all-day option runs from 8.50am to 3.30pm. Early Start covers 8am to 8.50am; breakfast provision begins at 7.30am, and after-school care extends to 6pm. Wraparound places require advance booking.
Funded hours can be used between 8am and 3.30pm. The nursery offers up to 15 funded hours for eligible two-year-olds, and up to 15 hours for three- and four-year-olds, with up to 30 for eligible working families. Paid sessions are also offered. Check eligibility through Childcare Choices and ask the school for current charges.
For registration, session choices or a visit, contact the school office on 01625 783820. Booking and registration forms are available through the nursery admissions route.
Children can start from their second birthday, and the provision serves two- to four-year-olds.
Yes. An all-day option runs from 8.50am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Separate morning and afternoon sessions are also offered.
Breakfast provision begins at 7.30am and after-school care runs until 6pm for all nursery ages. Places must be booked in advance.
No. Reception requires a separate application through Cheshire East, following the normal route and the deadline for the relevant entry year.
Yes. Families can arrange a visit with their child. Stay and Play sessions also allow prospective families to try the facilities; contact the office for dates.
