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Nursery at St Peter's CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A nursery day that follows the school clock gives St Peter's provision a clear practical identity: registration is at 8.50am and the day ends at 3.20pm. This is the school's own nursery on Vicarage Road in Swinton, within a Church of England primary school. For families organising work and collection, those times are a useful starting point.
A nursery teacher sits within a wider team that includes early years teaching assistants. The provision belongs to the school's early years foundation stage (EYFS). Its character is that of an early introduction to school life, with teaching and support organised within the primary school.
Language and early number learning provide the clearest picture of the educational day. Ofsted's inspection on 24 and 25 January 2023 found carefully planned work on speaking, vocabulary and number understanding across the early years. For parents, that means attention to the words children use and the mathematical ideas they begin to understand, alongside participation in activities.
In January 2023, children engaged eagerly with activities organised by their teachers and used both the outdoor and indoor learning spaces. Learning therefore extended beyond the classroom interior. These findings concern the early years collectively, rather than a separate nursery judgement.
Movement also has a place in the foundation-stage curriculum. Games, dance and gymnastics introduce catching and throwing, jumping and running, alongside coordination and balance. These are practical foundations for joining in physical activities. The school's EYFS curriculum links also include music, art and science, plus progression documents for maths and literacy, giving parents subject headings through which to understand early learning.
Settling into the early years was a positive feature in January 2023. Children adjusted promptly to their classes, and adults helped those who struggled to sustain attention. That support matters for a child who needs help participating in a teacher's activity, as well as for one already comfortable listening.
Beyond the classroom, families can approach the class teacher or Pastoral Lead about a child's emotional wellbeing. The pastoral service also helps families seek assistance from Children's Services and Early Help, including support with parenting or housing. This gives parents a route for discussing pressures that can affect a child's day.
The staff structure includes a SENCO as well as early years teaching assistants. Families with concerns about additional needs have a school contact alongside the nursery teaching team.
Attending this nursery does not guarantee a Reception place at St Peter's. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
The core nursery day runs from 8.50am to 3.20pm. Uniform is required, but branded clothing is optional; parents can buy clothing from a convenient retailer. That gives families flexibility over where they shop.
For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 0161 7942616 or email stpeters.ceprimary@stpetersswinton.co.uk. The school also invites families to meet the team and see the school.
Registration is at 8.50am and the day finishes at 3.20pm.
No. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process.
Yes. The January 2023 inspection described children using indoor and outdoor learning areas across the early years.
No. Uniform is required, but branded items are optional and clothing can be bought from a retailer convenient to parents.
Speak to the child's class teacher or the school's Pastoral Lead. The pastoral service can also help families seek support from external agencies.
