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Nursery at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, conversation and learning to share give this nursery its character. It sits within Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School in Seaforth, with a Catholic ethos. The 2024-25 prospectus describes entry after a child's third birthday and a planned intake of 30 part-time places.
Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good at the inspection on 18 and 19 April 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Learning starts through play. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), alongside Development Matters guidance. In parent terms, this brings together children's language, movement and social development with early literacy, mathematics, creative activity and understanding their world. Play is the means of learning, rather than a break from it.
Stories and rhymes provide concrete opportunities to listen, speak and explore letter sounds. In April 2024, children in early years were developing their speaking and listening skills steadily, including those starting with limited skills. Learning to wait, share and respond to instructions also formed part of their development. These are useful foundations for joining activities with other children.
Outdoor activities are part of the practical picture: nursery children are encouraged to bring wellington boots. The school's teaching also uses Voice 21 strategies for spoken communication and the Thinking Schools approach, alongside its nursery emphasis on play.
Class Dojo carries class updates and lets parents message the class teacher during school hours. Arbor carries messages for the whole school. Urgent matters go through the office, so families have distinct routes for everyday exchanges and time-sensitive information.
The school's meal arrangements allow a packed lunch or a meal prepared in its own kitchens. Its Magic Breakfast provision offers each child toast or a bagel as a morning snack. These are school arrangements described in the prospectus, rather than a separate nursery menu.
For children needing additional support, the early years SEND role includes identifying needs and discussing strategies with parents and external professionals. The school's support process involves assessing needs, planning help, putting it into practice and reviewing progress. Parents receive targets and progress updates through termly reviews of individual support plans.
A sensory room provides a physical space for children who need time to regulate their emotions. The Early Years SENIS Team and Speech and Language Service are among the school's specialist contacts, giving families routes to support beyond classroom adjustments.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal local authority process. Under the 2027/2028 admission arrangements, nursery attendance is not an oversubscription priority.
For September 2027 entry, the application deadline is 15 January 2027. Apply using the Common Application Form from your home local authority; Sefton residents follow Sefton's route. Families seeking consideration under faith criteria 2 to 6 should also return the Supplementary Information Form by that date.
Transition support is a separate matter. The SEND calendar provides for the SENCO and EYFS manager to identify support for children starting Reception, helping plan the change around individual needs rather than promising an admission advantage.
Both nursery patterns start at 8:45am. The 15-hour option finishes at 11:45am, while the 30-hour option ends at 2:45pm. The longer pattern therefore changes the collection time substantially. Breakfast Club is for Reception through Year 6, so it does not extend the nursery morning.
Nursery enquiries go to the school office. Families can also arrange a school tour by calling 0151 928 3158.
Clothing is practical: a school sweatshirt, jogging bottoms, a lemon polo shirt and shoes children can remove easily. Children are encouraged to bring wellington boots for outdoor activities and black pumps for PE.
The 2024-25 prospectus describes children beginning after their third birthday.
The 15-hour pattern runs from 8:45am to 11:45am. The 30-hour pattern runs from 8:45am to 2:45pm.
No. Reception requires a separate local authority application. The 2027/2028 arrangements give no oversubscription priority for nursery attendance.
Parents can raise concerns with the class teacher and arrange to meet the SENCO. Individual SEND support plans are reviewed termly with progress shared with parents.
Yes. Call the school office on 0151 928 3158 to arrange a school tour.
