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Nursery at The Roebuck 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Listening through play gives this preschool nursery its character. Children start with activities that develop attention to sounds, while conversation and emotional development are central to their early learning. The provision belongs to The Roebuck School but occupies a separate building on Parker Street, Preston. It accommodates up to 23 children per session, rather than sharing the main school's daily timetable.
In the inspection published in March 2026, Ofsted judged early years to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers the school's early years provision; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Two three-hour sessions shape the day: a morning from 8:50am to 11:50am or an afternoon from 12:10pm to 3:10pm. This gives families a clear half-day pattern around which to organise other care.
The Early Years Foundation Stage here places emphasis on learning to communicate and managing the social and emotional demands of school life. Adults support children's conversations, and children use varied vocabulary in everyday exchanges. In March 2026, these interactions supported language development, although adults sometimes missed opportunities to extend what children said. The distinction matters: listening to an answer is useful, but building on it can take learning further.
Red Rose Letters and Sounds is the school's phonics programme. Nursery children begin with Phase 1, developing listening through play, with progress checked at each term's end. This lays the groundwork for later formal phonics rather than rushing straight into letter-based teaching.
A large field lies near the nursery and sports hall. The separate nursery building and nearby open space are useful physical context when considering the setting's layout.
Settling is supported by established routines and planned work on children's emotional and social development. In March 2026, staff helped children adjust quickly, including those arriving with learning or emotional needs. Predictable routines give this support a practical shape.
Parents contribute information about their children that staff use to tailor support. Communication continues beyond the initial settling period, and nursery families can contact staff through Class Dojo or the school office. For discussions about additional needs, the school's SENDCo can be reached at senco@roebuck.lancs.sch.uk and is available Wednesday to Friday.
Children should bring water bottles containing water rather than juice. Snacks carry a charge; contact the school for current charges. The school is nut free, an important rule when preparing anything to bring from home.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Lancashire County Council's online process, which opens in September before entry, with a deadline of 15 January. Keep that application separate from nursery arrangements.
Learning continuity is a different matter. The early years curriculum links Nursery learning with the next stage, with communication and listening providing foundations for the move. For children with SEND transferring within school, Social Stories include photographs of the next classroom and staff, alongside explanations of changed routines. These help children prepare for unfamiliar surroundings; they do not determine admission.
Morning and afternoon sessions run every day. Name uniform and bags so belongings can be identified. For nursery enquiries, telephone 01772 729337 or email Office@roebuck.lancs.sch.uk. Appointments to visit the school can also be arranged through the office.
Morning sessions run from 8:50am to 11:50am; afternoons run from 12:10pm to 3:10pm, every day.
It occupies a separate building on Parker Street, Preston, with capacity for up to 23 children per session.
No. Families must apply separately through Lancashire County Council's online process by 15 January before entry.
Children begin with Phase 1 listening activities through play. This prepares them for later formal phonics teaching.
Existing nursery families can use Class Dojo or call the school office. For enquiries, telephone 01772 729337 or email Office@roebuck.lancs.sch.uk.
