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Nursery at St Paul's CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A separate building gives St Paul's nursery its own physical space while keeping it part of the primary school on Nevile Road, Salford. There are 25 nursery places. Play indoors and outside shapes the learning, with equal weight given to both environments.
The Ofsted document dated 9 June 2026 judged the school's early years provision to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating. Its findings describe a balance between activities directed by adults and opportunities for children to explore for themselves.
Stories, sounds and practical play give the day its substance. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together seven connected areas, from talking and physical development to early number work, creativity and understanding the world. Here, children use numbers during play, practise counting and tackle simple adding and taking away. Shape and measurement are part of that learning too.
Traditional tales and children's favourite books provide material for remembering events and retelling stories. Children practise handling books and explore how pictures and print convey meaning. Nursery rhymes, sounds from their surroundings and sounds made with voices or instruments prepare them to distinguish what they hear. Read Write Inc. phonics begins towards the end of nursery.
Outside, movement includes climbing, balancing and jumping. Tweezers, threading equipment and play dough exercise fingers and support early mark-making. These are concrete ways to develop the control needed for using tools and pencils.
Conversation also has a deliberate place: children practise speaking and listening in groups, answering questions and asking how or why. In June 2026, consistency in adult interactions remained an early years improvement priority, so that opportunities to extend children's vocabulary were used more fully. This matters alongside the nursery's planned language activities: everyday exchanges are learning opportunities too.
Class Dojo connects families with the nursery classroom. Staff share achievements and information through it, and parents can send messages directly to the teacher. Conversations before or after school provide another way to discuss a child’s day. At home, families are encouraged to share books and talk about the day, giving children another chance to practise the speaking and listening skills they use in nursery.
Independence is encouraged through dressing and toileting. Families should supply clearly labelled spare clothes, with wellies useful for wet outdoor play. In June 2026, early years care routines suited the children's ages, and children were happy and felt safe.
For additional needs, the school's SEND approach includes early identification, discussions with families and involvement from outside agencies where school support alone cannot meet a child's needs. That gives parents a route to contribute their knowledge of their child. Citywide supplies school meals; dietary requirements should be discussed with the office. The school also provides guidance on balanced packed lunches.
Separate application. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply again through the normal Reception admissions process by the relevant deadline. St Paul's admissions route is through Salford City Council, with applications made online. Treat that application as a separate task when planning the next stage of your child's education.
Doors open at 8.40am and close at 8.55am across the school, with registration closing at 9.05am. The EYFS timetable places lunch between 11.30am and noon and finishes at 3.25pm. These times help families plan the school run.
Breakfast Club explicitly welcomes nursery children, runs daily from 7.45am to 8.45am and serves cereal, toast and a drink. Booking forms come from the office or can be downloaded. After-school care is provided by Yoghurt Pots.
For nursery enquiries, telephone 0161 921 2065. School-hours visits can be arranged by telephone appointment. The school's uniform includes a royal blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt and black shoes, with dark grey or black trousers, a skirt or pinafore among the options.
Yes. It occupies a separate building while remaining part of St Paul's primary school.
Activities include counting, sharing stories, exploring sounds, climbing and balancing, and using play dough, tweezers and threading equipment.
Parents can speak with the teacher before or after school and use Class Dojo for messages, information and updates on achievements.
No. Families need a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process. The school's admissions route is online through Salford City Council.
Yes. Breakfast Club welcomes nursery children and runs daily from 7.45am to 8.45am. A booking form can be downloaded or obtained from the school office.
