Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School Nursery

Nursery rhymes, first sounds and shared play give this nursery its clearest character: an introduction to learning through listening, joining in and working with other children. The nursery belongs to Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School on Church Lane in Broughton, Preston.

Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Outstanding at the inspection on 19 and 20 November 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating. The nursery-specific findings give parents a concrete picture of how early reading begins.

Early reading starts with the ear. In November 2024, nursery children practised listening to sounds and saying them back, alongside songs and nursery rhymes. The emphasis was on recognising and reproducing sounds before moving towards more formal reading instruction. For parents, this makes the purpose of familiar rhymes clear: joining in is part of learning, rather than simply a break between activities.

The early years findings also describe children developing a firm grasp of forming numbers and letters. Learning to form letters and numbers gives children a starting point for writing. The evidence supports this early starting point, rather than a claim about later school results.

Play gave mathematical learning a shared purpose. During the same inspection, early years children counted backwards from 10 for an imaginary rocket launch. They celebrated both their own achievement and their friends' success. That example connects counting with a reason to use it, while giving children an opportunity to take part together. It also shows how a playful activity can combine number practice with cooperation.

Learning to share is part of the early years experience. In November 2024, children were developing cooperation and learning to help one another. The rocket activity made this visible: enjoyment came from the group's achievement as well as each child's contribution. For a child learning to participate alongside others, those social habits matter as much as completing the counting task.

This is a useful distinction for parents considering the nursery. The early years picture combines first academic steps with practice in being part of a group. Listening, taking part and recognising another child's success all have a place alongside sounds, letters and numbers.

Separate admission. Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place at this school. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Choosing the nursery and applying for Reception are separate decisions.

The nursery's sound work provides an educational starting point for subsequent phonics teaching. That learning connection should be understood separately from admission: beginning reading preparation here does not secure a place in the school's next class.

The nursery's school address is Church Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JB. The school telephone number is 01772862788. These give families a direct contact point when making a nursery enquiry and a precise location when considering the practical journey from home.