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Nursery at Mauldeth Road 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Speech, early reading and learning outdoors give Mauldeth Road’s nursery its character. Part of the primary school in Withington, it has a nursery team working across classes EYH and EYAB. Children begin phonics here, while language development receives attention from the nursery onwards: talking and listening are part of the educational foundations, alongside learning about sounds.
Ofsted’s inspection on 21 and 22 March 2023 found that early years children settled successfully and benefited from thoughtfully organised learning. Children were also happy and considerate towards others. These findings give parents a useful picture of both learning and relationships at that time.
Development Matters guides the early years curriculum. The nursery’s named topics include Science Detectives and Where we Live, giving learning a focus on investigation and children’s surroundings. Early phonics adds another strand, introducing the sound knowledge that supports reading.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the framework for learning and care. In parent terms, it brings together movement, communication and emotional development with maths, literacy, creative expression and understanding the world. Its teaching principles combine play chosen by children with activities guided by adults. That gives exploration and adult support complementary roles.
Outdoor learning has a tangible setting. In March 2023, children enjoyed exploring outside and using the school’s yurt. The wider school grounds include gardens and woodland used for forest school; these are features of the school site, rather than a promise of a particular nursery timetable.
Learning can continue at home through named resources linked from the nursery page. Numberblocks supports number concepts, Alphablocks introduces sounds and words, and BBC Bitesize provides songs and nursery rhymes. Families have specific starting points for sharing counting and language activities.
Home contact has several routes. Nursery staff can speak with parents at either end of the day, with separate appointments for longer discussions. Class Dojo carries private messages, information and achievement portfolios, including learning at home. Meetings take place during autumn and spring, followed by a summer report. Parents therefore have both everyday contact and scheduled opportunities to discuss progress.
For additional needs, the school monitors children’s progress and provides support where needed, sometimes involving other agencies. The SENDCO is the contact for further discussion. Getting the Interaction Started and Creating Communication Opportunities are among its linked speech and language workshops, giving parents practical material for supporting communication.
School meal administration runs through Orian’s School Hub service. Orders, and cancellations when a child is absent, must be made before 9.30am; a late cancellation still incurs a charge. The school also asks families to keep nut products out because of severe allergy risks.
Attending this nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application to Manchester City Council, including families whose children already attend the nursery. Treat that application as a separate step when planning your child’s next year.
Contact the school office for a nursery place. For a planned start at the beginning of the school year, the office takes initial details and the school follows up before admission. Enquiries about joining during the year are handled through the office too. Visits can be arranged at a time agreed with the school.
Nursery children can choose their own clothes, or wear school uniform if families prefer. Label belongings so lost items can be returned. This leaves parents free to choose everyday clothing rather than buy uniform for nursery attendance.
No. Parents must apply separately to Manchester City Council, even when their child already attends the nursery.
Contact the school office. It takes initial details for planned admissions and discusses availability for children joining during the year.
The nursery follows the EYFS and uses Development Matters as curriculum guidance. Named topics include Science Detectives and Where we Live.
Staff are available at the beginning and end of the day. Class Dojo supports private messages and learning portfolios, with parent meetings in autumn and spring and a summer report.
No. They may wear their own clothes, although school uniform is an option. Belongings should be labelled.
