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Nursery at St John Fisher Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Favourite rhymes, familiar stories and learning to tidy up give this nursery its clearest character: language and everyday independence develop together. Nursery belongs to the school’s Early Years phase at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in Knowsley Village. A nursery teacher and teaching assistant are listed within the staff team.
Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good following its inspection on 15 and 16 October 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Stories provide a concrete starting point for learning. In October 2024, nursery children enjoyed repeating rhymes and taking part in stories they recognised, building the foundations for later phonics learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) here includes these early language experiences alongside physical development and learning how to play with others. Taking turns, sharing and managing classroom routines are part of the learning too.
Outdoor provision has daily use across early years. Children practise balancing and climbing as well as running and jumping, and use equipment to devise challenges of their own. This gives physical activity a problem-solving element: children work out how to move through the space and tackle the challenges they create.
Catholic learning also has a place in the day. The December 2023 religious education handbook introduced To Know You More Clearly for early years during the 2023–2024 academic year. Nursery topic portfolios can include drawings, photographs of role play and records of group activities, so learning is captured through more than written work.
Everyday routines help children participate in class life. In October 2024, nursery children were readily helping to put things away at the close of the day; early years children were also learning to share and wait for their turn. These are practical steps towards managing a day alongside other children.
For additional needs, the school uses Assess, Plan, Do, Review. Parents contribute to identifying needs and agreeing support, with a review date set to check its impact. Children receiving SEN Support have termly reviews. That gives families a recurring opportunity to discuss progress and adjust the plan.
The SEND team can be reached through the school office. Medical care plans involve parents and the school nurse, while prescribed medication requires a Medicine Consent Form. Across the school, four staff members have paediatric first aid training. The building is on a single level, with entrance ramps and an adapted toilet, providing concrete access features for families considering physical needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately through their home local authority; the 2026–2027 admission arrangements do not include nursery attendance as a priority criterion.
Application timing. The proposed 2027–2028 policy gives 15 January 2027 as the application deadline and explicitly requires nursery families to apply through the normal route. Treat this as proposed arrangements and check the determined policy for the relevant intake.
Transition support is a separate matter. For children with SEND moving between classes, information and Personal Provision Plans pass to the next teacher in advance, with transition days involving new classes and staff. This supports continuity of care, rather than conferring an admissions advantage.
The nursery’s listed school day runs from 8:45am to 3:05pm. Gates open at 8:40am and shut at 8:45am; after that, families use the main entrance and sign the late book. These timings matter when planning the morning journey.
Nursery applications go directly to the school, with forms supplied on request. Contact the office on 0151 477 8590. The April 2025 summer uniform guidance specifies a lilac polo shirt for nursery, grey jogging bottoms or shorts, and a grey sweatshirt or hooded top, with black Velcro school shoes. Its alternative summer dress option includes cycling shorts for outdoor play and excludes all-in-one outfits because of toileting.
The listed nursery day is 8:45am to 3:05pm.
Apply directly to the school. Application forms and information are supplied on request through the office, which can be contacted on 0151 477 8590.
No. A separate application through your home local authority is required. Nursery attendance is not a priority criterion in the 2026–2027 arrangements.
Early years children have daily access to outdoor provision for climbing, balancing, jumping and running, including creating their own equipment challenges.
Contact the school office to reach the SEND team. Parents help agree support and take part in reviews; children receiving SEN Support have termly reviews.
