Nursery at The Grange 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Pre-school gives The Grange's Junior School an earlier starting point, alongside its pre-prep and prep provision. This is an independent setting for girls and boys in Hartford, with the Junior School based on Beechwood Avenue. Families considering the youngest provision can book a tour specifically for Preschool, rather than a general school visit.
Seasonal activity mornings give children aged three to four a chance to play with the school's team. Summertime Smiles and Autumn Adventures are the named events. These offer a practical introduction for families considering the setting.
Play is the focus of the pre-school taster experience. The July 2026 event offered educational toys and activities while parents had time to meet other families. Baby-changing facilities and parking on site supported the family visit. That event has passed; bespoke tours provide another way to become familiar with the setting.
The wider Junior School gives useful context for the surroundings. Its children have outdoor play spaces with equipment, and staff support their play during breaks. Catering is provided on site. These features place play and meals alongside learning in the Junior School's account of daily life.
At Junior School level, the Form Teacher handles everyday pastoral matters, supported by Key Stage leaders and a Deputy Head responsible for pastoral care. The Wellbeing Hub provides a quiet space where children can take a pause, sometimes accompanied by a Teaching and Learning Assistant who reads or talks with them. This describes the wider support structure around the youngest provision.
Families registering for pre-school activity mornings can flag dietary, medical or educational needs on the booking form. The team may telephone for further details, giving parents a route to explain needs before the event.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families should make a separate Reception application through the school's own application route. The Grange is independently run, and its admissions page makes an offer conditional on passing its entrance assessment.
For the September 2026 intake, the Reception-specific page gave an application deadline of 20 November 2025 and an assessment in mid-January 2026. Both dates are past. Keep the application decision separate from choosing the pre-school.
Book a bespoke tour through the online form, selecting Preschool. Tours take place during the school day in term time, and advance booking is required. Admissions enquiries can also be made on 01606 539039.
The Junior School has a car park within its grounds. Schoolblazer supplies the school's uniform, while the Grange School Parents' Association organises second-hand sales each term. For current charges, contact the school.
Yes. The tour booking form includes a Preschool option. Bespoke tours take place in term time during the school day and require booking.
No. Treat Reception as a separate application through the school. An offer is conditional on passing the entrance assessment.
The activity mornings are for children aged three to four. The named seasonal events are Summertime Smiles and Autumn Adventures.
Yes. The registration form asks about dietary, educational and medical needs, with a follow-up telephone call if necessary.
Telephone 01606 539039 or use the school's general enquiry form, which includes Preschool among its options.
