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Nursery at St Mary & St Thomas 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play shaped by children's interests gives this nursery its character: Winnie the Witch, dinosaurs and firefighters have all inspired learning themes. The provision forms part of St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School, a Church of England school on Barton Close in St Helens, with children starting from age three.
Morning sessions run each day, alongside extended provision of up to 30 hours per week. Confirm current afternoon availability with the school office when considering attendance patterns.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is taught through play. Its starting points are children's physical development, their ability to communicate and their social and emotional growth. Alongside these come early maths and literacy, exploration of the world, and creative expression. For parents, this means learning extends beyond letters and numbers to talking, moving and getting along with others.
Themes change each half-term and usually follow children's interests. Past examples include dinosaur interests, firefighters and stories featuring Winnie the Witch. These give learning a recognisable starting point for a young child: something they already enjoy can become the subject of further exploration.
The school's named Lunar Curriculum also builds learning around pupils' interests. Its aim is to put knowledge into use, with children showing their learning through such forms as performances, photographs and things they make.
Homework books go home on Thursdays and return the following Tuesday, creating a regular connection between nursery learning and home.
A nursery supervisor and learning support assistants make up the nursery team. Wider school support includes a Family Support Worker, a Director of Wellbeing and a Pastoral Learning Assistant, giving families routes to discuss concerns beyond the classroom team.
For concerns about additional needs, parents can contact the SENDCO through the school office. Safeguarding concerns can be raised with any staff member. Parents can also arrange an appointment to discuss worries, so concerns need not wait for a scheduled meeting.
Reception admission. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal Reception process and meet its deadline.
Reception applications can be made online or using a form collected from the school office. Treat this as a separate decision and application, even when a child already attends the nursery.
Morning nursery sessions run each day, with extended provision allowing attendance of up to 30 hours weekly. Ask the school office to confirm current afternoon availability. The nursery also offers 15-hour weekly placements. Contact the school office about provision and current charges.
Nursery application forms can be collected from the office, and an online application route is also offered. For enquiries, telephone 01744 734320 or email stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk. The address is Barton Close, St Helens, WA10 2HS.
It follows a play-based Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, covering communication, social and physical development alongside literacy, maths, understanding the world and expressive arts.
Past themes have drawn on dinosaurs, firefighters and Winnie the Witch stories. Themes change each half-term and usually reflect children's interests.
Morning sessions run each day, alongside 15-hour weekly placements and extended provision of up to 30 hours per week. Confirm current afternoon availability with the school office.
No. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal application process and meet its deadline.
Contact the SENDCO through the school office, using 01744 734320 or stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk.
