Question 1

Is Batchley First and Nursery School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection outcome (June 2023) was Requires Improvement overall. Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development were judged Good, while Quality of Education, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision were Requires Improvement. The school has specialist provision bases on site, including Nursery Plus and a speech and language unit.

Question 2

What are the fees at Batchley First and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state school, there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical extras such as uniform and trips, which vary by year group.

Question 3

When is the application deadline for September 2027 entry?

Accepted Answer

Worcestershire first and primary school applications for September 2027 have a verified closing date of 15 January 2027, with offers issued on 16 April 2027. Check the council’s current application-opening arrangements before applying.

Question 4

Is Batchley First and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

The latest available admissions figures show the school marked as oversubscribed, with 59 applications and 43 offers for the entry route, equivalent to 1.37 applications per place.

Question 5

What are the school day times?

Accepted Answer

From September 2024, gates open at 08:35, learning begins at 08:45, and the school day ends at 15:15.

Question 6

What SEND and specialist support is available?

Accepted Answer

The school has two specialist provision bases funded by the local authority on site, a Nursery Plus unit for pre-school children with SEND and a speech and language unit for children with speech and language difficulties. The published staff structure includes a SENCO and dedicated pastoral and wellbeing support.

Question 7

Does the school offer breakfast provision?

Accepted Answer

The school describes a breakfast club supported by the Greggs Foundation Breakfast Programme, providing a free, nutritional breakfast to children who need it.

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