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Nursery at Clive 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 wormery, a hillside and a shared early years classroom give Clive's nursery its character. Children join from age 3 and belong to Dormouse Class, alongside Reception children, at Clive CofE Primary School in Grinshill. This is nursery life within a Church of England primary school, with daily worship and older pupils helping younger children at lunch and playtime.
Dormouse has a separate classroom, its own toilets and direct access to outdoor space. Those practical features bring play and personal care together within the class's own area, while the wider school becomes part of children's everyday experience.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines early learning with children's developing communication and practical skills. At Clive, the detail is tangible: Tuesday show and tell gives children something of their own to discuss, while stories connect with planting, counting and investigating. Morning attendance, afternoons or both are possible.
In May 2026, Eddie's Garden accompanied seed planting and learning about compost. The class wormery supplied compost for new seeds, and pumpkin seedlings were moved into larger pots. These activities connect books with things children can handle and observe. The garden is a learning space, with a water tank and watering can supporting its upkeep.
Nursery phonics that May included breaking spoken words into sounds and joining them together again. Children also practised matching a number to each object while counting from 1 to 10, and compared how much different containers could hold. For the week beginning 1 June 2026, nursery plans included using balances to compare objects' weight. Early number work therefore included practical comparisons as well as counting.
Weekly woodland sessions extend learning onto the hill. For 2026–27, these take place on Thursday afternoons; warm layers and waterproof clothing are needed. Outdoor exploration has a regular place in the week rather than depending solely on a story or topic.
Fruit and milk are offered at snack time, and children bring a water bottle bearing their name. Nursery lunches come in smaller portions, with meals prepared using fresh ingredients at Prees CE Primary School. Families should tell the office about allergies and other dietary needs. Lunch payments use ParentPay; contact the school for current charges.
Personal care includes help with toileting where appropriate under the school's intimate care arrangements. Medication requires parental agreement, and medicines are stored securely. These arrangements matter for children who need support with care routines alongside their learning.
In December 2024, Ofsted found that early years staff helped children practise kindness and attentive listening. The same inspection identified a school-wide need for a more consistent mathematics approach across all stages, a relevant consideration for early learning too. It also found that, in some subjects, assessment failed to spot and resolve mistakes promptly enough. Staff needed greater expertise in checking learning so that misunderstandings could be addressed sooner. This was a school-wide concern, rather than a finding specific to the nursery.
Parents can speak with teaching staff before lessons or after the school day. Weekly information and forthcoming events are also emailed to families. A SENCo provides a contact for special educational needs, while Shropshire's Local Offer and Information and Advice Support Service give families further routes to support.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the applicable deadline.
Sharing Dormouse Class with Reception children provides continuity of surroundings. That everyday familiarity is separate from the allocation of a school place and should not be treated as an admissions advantage.
Choose morning sessions, afternoon sessions or both. Nursery children wear their own clothes; label clothing and send spare items in a bag. Clothes suitable for messy activities are sensible, and the class asks for PE clothing on Mondays and Fridays.
For enquiries or to arrange a visit, telephone the school office on 01939 220385. The nursery is at The Hill, Grinshill, Shrewsbury, SY4 3LF.
Children can join from age 3, within the school's early years provision.
Yes. Morning sessions, afternoon sessions or both are offered.
No. They wear their own clothes, with labelled spare clothing brought in a bag.
Dormouse Class has access to its own outdoor area and weekly woodland sessions. For 2026–27, woodland sessions are on Thursday afternoons.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process.
