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Nursery at Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Catholic faith gives this nursery its school context: prayer, community and respect shape the wider life of Saint Bernadette in London Colney. The nursery belongs to the primary academy on Walsingham Way, rather than being a separate childcare setting.
For September 2026 entry, the eligible birth dates ran from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023. Nursery staffing includes a teacher and a practitioner, with an EYFS leader within the wider school team. That gives parents distinct nursery roles alongside school leadership for early learning.
The school aims to develop independence and resilience alongside knowledge. Its Catholic curriculum connects religious education with other learning, so faith is part of the educational context rather than confined to worship. These are whole-school aims, relevant to families choosing a nursery within this Catholic academy.
An early-years community activity gives a more concrete example: EYFS children took Christmas cards to church and sang carols while handing them out. This connects singing with participation beyond the classroom. An EYFS Nativity is scheduled for 11 December 2026, giving early-years children another place in the school's seasonal celebrations.
A nursery teacher and nursery practitioner form the identified nursery team. Within the wider school, there are also SEN support roles and a SENCO. Parents with SEND questions can contact the office to arrange a conversation with the SENCO, providing a clear starting point for discussing their child's needs.
The school's inclusion aim recognises that equal opportunity can require different measures for different circumstances. For families, that makes individual needs a useful focus for conversations about support, rather than assuming every child needs the same arrangements.
School news reaches families fortnightly by email, with paper copies obtainable through the office. This gives parents a regular connection to wider school life and a choice of format.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route.
For September 2026 Reception entry, applications went online through Herts Direct, alongside a Supplementary Information Form submitted to the school. The school also requests a Certificate of Catholic Practice as required by the Diocese of Westminster, but ties the certificate to 2025/26. Families should confirm the certificate requirements with the school because these admissions-year references conflict. The deadline was 15 January 2026; that cycle is now past. Families should keep the nursery application and the Reception application separate in their planning.
The nursery offers 15 funded hours each week. This is the useful starting point for assessing how nursery attendance fits family childcare arrangements.
Nursery applications go directly to the school and require a Supplementary Information Form. General enquiries begin with the school office, which can direct a question to the appropriate team member. Contact admin@stbernadette.herts.sch.uk or call 01727 822489. Office hours are 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, giving families a defined window for making contact.
The nursery offers 15 funded hours per week.
Apply directly to the school and return a completed Supplementary Information Form.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions route.
The nursery team includes a nursery teacher and a nursery practitioner, with an EYFS leader in the wider school team.
Contact the school office at admin@stbernadette.herts.sch.uk to arrange an appointment with the SENCO.
