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Nursery at Ormskirk Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 Baby Room, Caterpillars and Butterflies give this nursery three distinct stages, from babies aged six months to children in their pre-school year. Within Ormskirk Church of England Primary School, the Baby Room caters for six months to two years, Caterpillars for two to three, and Butterflies for three to four. Children move from the Baby Room to Caterpillars at two.
The nursery has outdoor access alongside its indoor space. A nursery teacher leads the provision and also holds the school's designated safeguarding lead role, bringing nursery leadership and safeguarding responsibility together.
Play shapes the learning. Staff combine activities directed by adults with children's own choices, supported play and in-the-moment planning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) gives this its structure: younger children focus on movement, communication and emotional and social development. From three, learning also includes early reading and writing, maths, creative expression and understanding the world.
Activities and everyday routines are adjusted to each child's developmental needs. Learning can happen during planned time with an adult or emerge through individual play. Key workers review progress daily and identify the next steps, so the approach follows the child rather than relying solely on a fixed sequence of tasks.
Books extend beyond nursery. Little Bookworms Club lets children borrow bags of picture books with parental permission, giving families something concrete to share at home. The school library stocks books suitable even for babies.
For pre-school children, swimming is an optional, charged activity in the school's pool, Percy's Puddle. Its shallow water allows children to stand on the bottom, a practical feature for early water confidence.
Ofsted's inspection on 8 and 9 October 2024 identified confident communication among early-years children and close relationships between two-year-olds and their allocated staff member. It also called for more precise actions to develop the early-years curriculum, because some improvement work lacked a sufficiently clear curriculum focus. That is a consideration alongside the responsive approach to play.
Each child has a key person. Observations, photographs and examples of work help that adult track development; if a possible additional need emerges, the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator supports the next steps. Daily conversations and Tapestry keep families involved, alongside two nursery reviews each year.
September starters have a familiarisation visit during the summer term, meeting staff and other children before starting. Children joining partway through the year may also have transition visits where appropriate.
Food arrangements change with age. For babies under one, families supply both snacks and lunch. For babies over one, a morning snack is included and a kitchen meal can be ordered at no extra charge, while families provide the afternoon snack. From two, both snacks are included, with a school-kitchen lunch available at no extra charge. Families supply nappies and wipes.
Sensory needs. The school acknowledges that its building can amplify noise and that busy spaces and temperature changes may be difficult for sensitive children. These factors matter when assessing a child's comfort. An accessible toilet can be used by nursery children, providing a specific provision for physical access.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Lancashire County Council manages Reception admissions, while the school handles nursery entry itself. Treat these as two separate decisions.
For preparation at home, the nursery points families towards School Readiness Lancashire activities. This supports preparation for starting school; it does not establish an admissions advantage.
The standard day runs from 8:45am to 3:15pm. Babies attend full days only; from two, families can combine full days with mornings from 8:45am to 11:45am or afternoons from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Wraparound extends care from 7:30am to 6pm, with collection at either 5pm or 6pm.
Opening follows school terms for 38 weeks each year. Some holiday-club days run during half terms, Easter and summer, depending on staffing. Wraparound usually forms part of advance arrangements; occasional requests depend on available staffing ratios.
Funding routes include eligible two-year-olds, the 15-hour entitlement for three- and four-year-olds, and working-parent childcare funding. Eligibility depends on family circumstances. Chargeable hours and optional swimming have separate charges; contact the school for current charges.
Enquiries go to nurseryadmissions@ormskirk-ce.lancs.sch.uk. Include your child's birth date, preferred start and days required. Visits can be arranged. Availability for 2026-27 is extremely limited and depends on the pattern requested.
The Baby Room takes children from six months to two years, Caterpillars covers ages two to three, and Butterflies caters for three- to four-year-olds in their pre-school year.
From two years old, children can attend mornings, afternoons, full days or a combination. The Baby Room takes full-day bookings only.
For babies under one, provide lunch and snacks. For babies over one, provide an afternoon snack; a morning snack and an optional kitchen meal are included. From two, both snacks and an optional kitchen lunch are included. Families also supply nappies and wipes.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal process. Lancashire County Council handles Reception admissions.
Email nurseryadmissions@ormskirk-ce.lancs.sch.uk with your child's date of birth, intended start date and preferred days. The nursery can arrange a visit.
