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Nursery at Tyntesfield 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Half a day in the woods each week gives Tyntesfield’s nursery a distinctive rhythm. Outdoor exploration sits alongside developing friendships, independence and ways to express ideas, making this a school nursery where learning extends beyond the classroom.
The nursery class caters for children aged three and four at Tyntesfield Primary School on Alma Road in Sale. Children can attend in the academic year of their fourth birthday. Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding at its inspection on 10 and 11 December 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Child-led exploration alternates with direct teaching and activities guided by adults. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together learning to communicate, manage relationships and move confidently with early reading, maths, creativity and discovering the world. Nursery children encounter every learning area across the week. Development Matters guides activities, while staff adjust plans around children’s interests and what they need to learn next.
Numbers become tangible through counting, songs and objects children can handle. Mastering Number adds a brief daily focus on number fluency. Read Write Inc introduces phonics from Nursery onwards, helping children connect sounds with letters and combine sounds into words. Art offers another route into expressing ideas: children experiment with textures and colours, choose resources and learn to handle tools safely.
Indoors and outdoors, adults observe children’s choices and use those observations to shape activities. Woody Wanderers brings the Forest School approach into the nursery’s weekly woodland time. The grounds include a nature trail, wild flowers and different tree species, giving children a physical setting for exploring nature. Some woodland activities are planned; others develop from children’s play. The regular rhythm gives exploration time to develop beyond a single outing.
In December 2024, the early years learning spaces were organised to support language development, with activities closely connected to the learning focus. Nursery children approached learning with enjoyment and enthusiasm.
Parents take part through workshops, social events and regular communication. Once a nursery place has been allocated, a welcome evening introduces the class teacher, includes a school tour and covers the practical arrangements. It gives families an opportunity to become familiar with the school before their child starts.
Support is built into the EYFS curriculum through extra guidance and returning to earlier learning steps. Half-termly assessments bring staff together to consider each child’s progress and plan help where needed. When special educational needs are suspected, parents help agree the outcomes to work towards. The school’s support team includes a SENCO and an Inclusion Lead; the class teacher is the initial contact for SEND queries.
An EYFS pastoral support role sits within the wider pastoral team. Concerns raised by staff are shared with parents, and individual or group support can lead to a personalised Pastoral Support Package developed with family input. School meals are cooked in-house, with electronic ordering allowing parents to choose their child’s food.
A nursery place does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application via the Admissions Team at Trafford, with allocation governed by the school’s admission arrangements. For the 2026 intake, the application deadline was 15 January 2026. Families should treat the two applications as separate decisions.
Learning information does move with the child. At the end of Nursery, assessment against age-related expectations is shared with parents and the child’s future Reception setting. This gives the next team information about the child’s learning, independently of where a Reception place is allocated.
Children are allocated five mornings, five afternoons or full-time attendance. Morning sessions run from 8.45am to 11.45am; afternoons run from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Full-time provision includes children who qualify for 30-hour funding. These patterns give families a clear starting point for planning their week.
EYFS uniform includes a grey polo shirt, grey trousers, skirt or pinafore, and a maroon sweatshirt. For Woody Wanderers, children need wellies, waterproof trousers and a waterproof coat with a hood. Label clothing and footwear for the muddy woodland sessions.
To apply, return the nursery application form to Tyntesfieldadmin@inspiringlearners.co.uk. Visits can be arranged through the office on 0161 973 4877 or by email.
Children can attend during the academic year in which they turn four, starting from age three.
Morning sessions are 8.45am to 11.45am, and afternoon sessions are 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Children are allocated five mornings, five afternoons or full-time attendance.
Yes. Nursery children spend half a day each week in the woods through Woody Wanderers, which uses a Forest School approach.
No. Parents must apply separately via the Admissions Team at Trafford, and Reception places are allocated under the school’s admission arrangements.
Regular communication, workshops and social events involve parents in EYFS learning. Parents also take part in planning support where special educational needs are suspected.
