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Nursery at Kingsway 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Morning, afternoon or a full day: Kingsway’s nursery gives families a choice of attendance patterns within a primary school in Davyhulme. It has its own nursery class, with an EYFS teacher and an EYFS lead within the school team. Children normally start in September after their third birthday; applications for January and April entry are also considered.
The practical appeal is that choice of full-time or part-time provision. Families can choose the pattern around their requirements, while keeping the separate decision about Reception firmly in view.
An 8:45am start anchors both the morning session and the full day. Morning children finish at 11:30am, while the full day ends at 3:15pm. An afternoon session provides another attendance option.
Language support has a named resource: WELLCOMM. Staff are trained to use this toolkit in the early years department to support language development. Where there are concerns about understanding language, WellComm is used for assessment, giving staff a way to explore the support a child needs.
Classroom access is part of the school’s inclusion arrangements. Each classroom has an Inclusion Toolkit, with resources such as fidget toys, talking postcards and pencil grips. Communication can combine spoken language with symbols, signing and technology. These are practical ways to adapt learning for an individual child, with support shaped around their needs.
Getting familiar with school starts before the first session. Parents and children are invited to look around and speak with staff, and a summer New Intake Meeting prepares EYFS families for September entry. Children with SEND may have additional visits, helping them become familiar with their surroundings.
The class teacher takes responsibility for children’s pastoral, social and medical care, with the SENDCO involved when further support is needed. Health visitors can contribute information when a child joins nursery. Staff use the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle to identify needs, arrange support and reconsider it as the child develops.
For children receiving SEND support, provision maps and individual profiles are shared with parents each term. Families can discuss progress with the class teacher or arrange a SENDCO appointment. Children who need intimate care receive it, and medical conditions have Individual Health and Care Plans. Allergy management involves parents too.
Physical access includes school buildings on one level, ramps at specified fire exits and a separate changing area equipped with hoists. These features matter for families whose child needs mobility or personal care support.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application through the Admissions Team at Trafford, with places allocated against Trafford’s admission criteria. For the 2026 admission cycle, the closing date was 15 January 2026.
Support with a change of class is a separate matter. Where transition may be difficult, the school uses Social Stories and a photograph book that children can revisit with parents over the holidays. Familiarity can help a child prepare for change; it does not secure admission.
Contact the school office on 0161 748 1867 for nursery applications or to arrange a visit. Tours include the building and facilities, with opportunities to ask questions.
Nursery uniform combines a white polo shirt and red logo sweatshirt with black jogging bottoms; shorts are an option in summer. Shoes should be black, supportive and sensible.
For the school journey, walking is encouraged. Families driving are asked to use the George H Carnell car park and continue on foot to the gate. Collection is from the school playground.
Children normally join in September after their third birthday. Applications for January and April intakes are also considered.
Morning, afternoon and full-day sessions are offered, with full-time or part-time provision. The morning runs from 8:45am to 11:30am and the full day from 8:45am to 3:15pm.
No. Parents must apply separately through the Admissions Team at Trafford, and places are allocated against Trafford’s admission criteria.
Parents and children are invited to visit and speak with staff. A summer New Intake Meeting prepares EYFS families for September, and additional visits may support children with SEND.
Speak first with the class teacher. Parents can also arrange to meet the SENDCO or SEND family support team through the school office on 0161 748 1867.
