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Nursery at Claremont 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Learning to listen, helping with tidying and preparing to read: these are concrete parts of Claremont’s early years experience. The nursery belongs to Claremont Primary School in Moss Side, Manchester, where children can join from age three. It sits within the school’s early years provision. Ofsted graded early years Good at the inspection on 4 and 5 October 2023; this is an early years judgement within the school inspection.
Reading preparation gives the nursery learning a clear purpose. In October 2023, nursery children were developing the foundations needed before learning to read. For parents, the emphasis is on preparation for that next step rather than a claim that nursery children already read independently.
Cooperation is also part of the daily learning. In October 2023, early years children helped put equipment away with care, listened to others and practised sitting appropriately. These small routines matter: children learn how to share responsibility and take part in a group.
Claremont’s Six Principles of Nurture provide a school approach alongside its early years provision. They emphasise children’s developmental stage, communication and the significance of transitions. That gives families a useful context for discussing their child’s readiness and emotional needs with staff.
Before children started in early years, families valued the information shared with them, according to the October 2023 inspection. Communication continues through the school’s free parent app, which carries messages and school information.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the early years policy sets out a cycle of assessing needs, planning support, putting it into practice and reviewing it. Parents’ developmental concerns are part of that process. The September 2024 SEND information report also records that the early years assistant head held the NASENDCO qualification. Families can discuss concerns first with the class teacher and arrange a meeting with the SEND coordinator.
Food is prepared by the school’s catering team. Menus change seasonally, and dietary requirements can be accommodated; parents should notify the office about allergies. Milk is free. Nursery children may qualify for free meals if they meet the income conditions and attend on both sides of lunchtime, so attendance pattern matters as well as eligibility.
Physical access. The September 2024 SEND information report describes a school building over two floors, with numerous stairs and incomplete wheelchair access, although the North building has a lift. Families with mobility needs should discuss the spaces their child will use before joining.
Nursery attendance neither guarantees a Reception place nor confers priority under the admission arrangements agreed in September 2025. Parents must make a separate application through their home local authority; Manchester residents apply through Manchester City Council. For the September 2026 entry cycle, the deadline was 15 January 2026. That date has passed and belongs to that cycle.
Preparation for a new class is a separate matter. The September 2024 SEND information report describes advance information sharing with the next teacher and time for children to meet that teacher in their new classroom. For children with SEND, a personalised approach to meeting the new teacher and classroom may be needed. Familiarisation supports the change of class; it does not alter admissions priority.
Apply directly to the nursery through the school office on 0161 226 2066 or admin@claremont.manchester.sch.uk. An application form can be emailed or downloaded. The nursery admissions page gives the end of February as its application cut-off.
The school uniform combines a white polo shirt with a red logo sweatshirt or cardigan, dark trousers or a skirt, and black shoes. Label clothing clearly. SchoolMoney is used for uniform purchases and school meal payments; ask the school for current charges. Parents changing between packed lunches and school meals must give the office two weeks’ notice, which makes lunch planning a practical decision to settle in advance.
No. It gives no priority under the September 2025 admission arrangements, and parents must apply separately through their home local authority.
Contact the school office on 0161 226 2066 or admin@claremont.manchester.sch.uk. Nursery applications go directly to the school; its admissions page gives an end-of-February cut-off.
Early years provision was graded Good at the school inspection on 4 and 5 October 2023. This was part of the school inspection, rather than a separate nursery inspection.
They can if they meet the income criteria and attend both before and after lunch. Milk is free, and parents should tell the office about allergies or dietary requirements.
Start with the class teacher. You can also arrange an appointment with the SEND coordinator through the school office to discuss your child’s needs and support.
