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Nursery at Millfields Primary Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, shared problem-solving and learning to keep trying shape the early-years approach at Millfields. This onsite nursery at Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich takes three- and four-year-olds, with children able to start from the term after their third birthday. It is a school-based start with a choice of morning, afternoon or full-day attendance.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach centres on learning through play. Millfields encourages children to experiment, accept mistakes and try again, rather than treating getting something right first time as the goal. Children also tackle problems in groups and exchange ideas, giving them opportunities to practise talking, listening and cooperating.
Respect, Teamwork and Perseverance are the named values behind this approach. For parents, the practical emphasis is on how children learn alongside others as well as what they learn. Millfields describes language development and partnership with families as priorities in its early-years provision.
There are concrete examples beyond that broad approach. Nursery children participated in Destination Door, exploring doors around Nantwich town centre as part of their geographical learning. Familiar streets became material for noticing and investigating their surroundings. Friends of Millfields has also funded nursery balance bikes, adding a physical resource for movement and play.
Children joining Millfields can take optional settling sessions before their start, allowing them to become familiar with the adults and surroundings. That gives families a way to introduce the setting before attendance begins.
Additional needs are supported through the school's SENCo and teaching team. Staff use observation, assessment and conversations with parents to identify needs; individual support plans can follow where required, with external professionals involved when appropriate. This makes parental information part of deciding what support a child needs. The school also provides accessible features including a toilet for disabled users, parking for disabled users and handrails on steps where needed.
Food brought into school must exclude nuts and foods containing them because some children and adults have severe nut allergies. This restriction matters when preparing anything a child will bring to nursery.
Nursery attendance gives a defined admissions priority, but it does not guarantee a Reception place. For entry in 2027–2028, children attending Millfields Nursery at the point of application fall into the fourth oversubscription category. Looked-after and previously looked-after children, siblings and qualifying children of staff come ahead of that category.
Families must make a separate Reception application through Cheshire East's coordinated admissions process, naming Millfields as a preference on the common application form. Nursery attendance therefore has a specific place in the allocation order; it does not replace the application. Keep the two decisions separate when planning your child's next step.
Nursery operates during school terms, from 9am to 3pm, with a minimum attendance requirement of 15 hours. Since September 2025, the 15-hour pattern consists entirely of mornings or entirely of afternoons. Children entitled to 30 funded hours can take these as full days. The pattern matters when matching nursery attendance to family routines.
Requests become agreed sessions only after written confirmation. Millfields is considering additional paid sessions for children without entitlement to 30 funded hours, subject to space after funded applications have been processed. These would be agreed for one term and reconsidered with each term's admissions. Ask the school for current charges.
Rise ‘N’ Shine, the school's before- and after-school club, accepts nursery children. For enquiries, email admin@millfieldsacademy.org.uk or telephone 01270 443 890. Visits can be arranged through the school office, giving families an opportunity to meet staff and see the classrooms.
Children can attend from the term after turning three. The nursery caters for three- and four-year-olds.
The minimum is 15 hours, taken entirely as morning sessions or entirely as afternoon sessions. Children entitled to 30 funded hours can attend full days. Nursery runs from 9am to 3pm during school terms.
Yes. Rise ‘N’ Shine accepts nursery children for before- and after-school care.
No. For 2027–2028 entry, attendance at the time of application gives fourth-category oversubscription priority. Families still need a separate application through Cheshire East.
Contact the school office on 01270 443 890 or email admin@millfieldsacademy.org.uk to arrange a visit.
