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Nursery at Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Baking for a Little Red Riding Hood picnic and exploring outdoors in muddy waterproofs give Saplings its character. This is the nursery at Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery, where nursery children learn alongside the Reception class within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The nursery therefore forms part of the school's early years provision rather than a separate setting.
Children usually join in the term following their third birthday. Places from the third birthday are also possible for parents holding the correct code. That distinction matters when planning a start date.
Stories lead to practical activity here. Nursery children have baked cakes for a Little Red Riding Hood picnic, giving a familiar story a hands-on extension. Within the shared early years provision, activities have also included tasting fruit linked to Handa's Surprise. These are concrete examples of learning that brings books and everyday experiences together.
Forest School adds outdoor exploration and investigation, with sessions taking place across the seasons and in all weather. Waterproof clothing and wellies are part of the preparation, and families provide a bag for muddy kit. Outdoor learning has its own practical demands.
PE can happen outdoors or indoors, depending on what children are learning. Children are encouraged to change at school to develop independence, with their kit kept on a peg. The EYFS arrangement brings nursery and Reception teaching together; for parents, that means the nursery day already belongs to the school's early years setting.
Tapestry connects families with children's learning through photographs, videos and short curriculum support videos made by the EYFS staff. Staff can help parents access it. This gives families a way to follow classroom experiences and understand the learning behind them.
A named, clean water bottle comes in each day, with cold water towers available for refills. Spare clothing can stay on the child's peg for accidents or spills, making changes of clothes a practical part of preparation.
For additional needs, the school works with parents and involves outside agencies where appropriate. Its SEND coordinator offers advice and help accessing external services; meetings can be arranged through the office. Families therefore have a clear contact route for discussing support.
Learning alongside Reception is a teaching arrangement, not a guarantee of a Reception place. Nursery attendance does not guarantee admission: families must make a separate application through the normal school admissions process.
The application route is through Shropshire Council, with a supplementary admission form also returned to the school office. Keep both steps in mind when planning the move from nursery to school.
The nursery offers 15 funded hours for children starting in the term after their third birthday. It also offers 30 hours where parents receive the qualifying benefits. Parents who are not entitled to additional funded hours can enquire about booking extra sessions through the school office; contact the school for current charges.
Label uniform, coats and shoes, and keep named PE kit at school. Prospective families can arrange a school visit by contacting reception. Copies of term and holiday dates are also available from the office and displayed in the reception area, useful for planning family commitments.
Children can start in the term after their third birthday. A start from the third birthday is possible where parents hold the correct code.
No. Families must apply separately through Shropshire Council and return the supplementary admission form to the school office.
The nursery offers 15 hours from the term after a child's third birthday and 30 hours where parents receive the qualifying benefits.
Tapestry gives access to photographs, videos and curriculum support videos from the EYFS staff. Staff can help with access.
Bring a clean, named water bottle each day. Label clothing and PE kit, and provide suitable Forest School clothing, including wellies and waterproofs.
