Nursery Hill Primary School Nursery Review

Play shaped around children's interests, with a forest area for exploring nature: these are the defining features of Nursery Hill Primary School's nursery in Ansley Common. Children can join after their third birthday, choosing between part-time sessions and a full-time place during term time. It is the school's own nursery, with a nursery class teacher and an early years phase leader within the staff structure.

Early years provision was judged Good at the Ofsted inspection on 6 and 7 June 2023. That judgement covers the school's early years provision, rather than a separately inspected nursery.

Children's interests help determine the activities. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum covers seven areas of learning, delivered through topics and play. In practical terms, children explore and experiment while developing skills; the nursery aims to encourage independent exploration and discussion of children's ideas and feelings. Talk has a clear purpose here.

Little Wandle is the phonics programme used in early years. In June 2023, children were beginning phonics on starting in early years, while repeated stories, rhymes and songs helped develop vocabulary and the ability to listen and speak. In June 2023, classroom reading areas also gave books a physical place in the learning environment. These details make early language a substantial part of the day.

The forest area provides opportunities to investigate nature, develop physical skills and learn about the world. Foundation Years children also have planned outdoor sessions. In June 2023, early years activities gave children repeated opportunities to use what they had learned, helping knowledge develop across the curriculum.

Teaching consistency. The June 2023 inspection identified school-wide concerns about inconsistent delivery of the mathematics scheme and reinforcement of behaviour expectations. These were whole-school improvement priorities, so families should distinguish them from the specific early years findings.

Settling begins before the first session. Families can bring their child for a visit and meet staff to discuss their child's needs and circumstances. That gives adults information to help the child settle, while the visit makes the setting more familiar. The nursery aims to keep parents regularly informed about learning and encourage learning at home too.

By June 2023, early years routines helped children practise sharing turns and seeking assistance. Children in early years also felt able to discuss worries with adults. For children staying full time, lunch can be ordered from school or brought from home as a healthy packed lunch.

Support for special educational needs and disabilities involves class teachers and the school SENCo, with parents involved in their child's development. School support options include speech and language therapy and advice from the Specialist Teacher Service and Educational Psychologists, according to individual needs. Parents can arrange a SENCo appointment through the office.

Attending this nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the deadline for their child's entry year. Reception applications go through Warwickshire County Council, whereas nursery application forms come from the school office.

For September 2026 Reception entry, the application deadline was 15 January 2026. That cycle is now past; it should not be treated as the deadline for a later intake.

Part-time places consist of a three-hour session each weekday in term time: 8.45am to 11.45am or 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Full-time places provide up to six hours, also Monday to Friday during term time. Families requesting full-time attendance should indicate that preference on the application form; the school aims to accommodate preferences flexibly.

Lunchtime adult supervision carries an additional daily charge for full-time nursery children. Contact the school for current charges. To request an application form or arrange a school tour, call the office on 02476 392318.

Simple clothing that children can manage themselves is encouraged, helping independence with dressing and toileting. Road access. The school stands on a busy road, with families advised to park nearby and accompany children on foot to the gates. Allow time for that walk when planning collection and drop-off.