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Nursery at Sutton Manor Community 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Books begin early at Sutton Manor: even children in the two-year-old provision share stories with adults. Tinies and Nursery admit children aged two and three, placing the youngest children within the primary school's early years provision. The maintained nursery admission number for 2026–27 is 26; this is an admission figure, rather than a count of children currently attending.
Ofsted judged early years provision Good at the inspection on 6 and 7 December 2022. That judgement covers the school's early years provision, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Sharing books with an adult gives the youngest children an introduction to reading. In December 2022, children in the two-year-old provision were developing an enjoyment of books through this shared activity. It is a concrete starting point for parents who value early contact with stories.
Early years children also behaved well and approached learning positively in December 2022. Those habits matter to the session itself: children can participate in learning alongside others.
Strong Foundations and SEND First are the school's named approaches to support. Their priorities include language, communication, emotional wellbeing and routines. For a nursery child, these priorities connect learning with the practical business of expressing needs and becoming familiar with school life.
Settling arrangements can include a home visit, time in the setting before starting and contact with adults children already know. Information about a child's interests, strengths and needs is shared, and a gradual start may be arranged where needed. These are possible arrangements, rather than a single compulsory programme for every family.
The Early Years team places emphasis on emotional security and communication during this period. Liaison with a previous childminder or setting, health visitors and other professionals may also form part of the preparation, helping adults understand the child before the start.
Tapestry is used for communication about early years learning and progress. Across the school, families have two parents' evenings during the year; children with SEND have an additional summer meeting to support transition. Families whose children are on the SEND or monitoring register can contact the SENDCo through School Spider.
School support includes the specialist rooms Aurora for speech and communication, Sunshine for emotional and behavioural needs, and Starlight for academic support. These describe the school's support structure; individual provision follows the child's needs. Parents participate in planning and reviewing SEND support.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. A separate application is required, and nursery attendance gives no priority under the 2026–27 primary admission arrangements. Choose the nursery for the provision itself, while treating the Reception application as a separate task.
St Helens residents use the council's common application form; families living elsewhere apply through their home local authority. For September 2026 entry, the closing date was 15 January 2026. Families should apply by the deadline for their child's entry year.
Preparation for changing classes is separate from allocation. School transition arrangements include staff handovers, activities and visits, and opportunities to meet new adults. Additional preparation can be personalised where a child needs it.
The universal nursery entitlement covers 15 hours a week over 38 weeks, beginning in the term after a child's third birthday. Sutton Manor also offers Daycare and places using 30-hour funding for eligible working parents of three- and four-year-olds.
The council's nursery allocation covers the universal 15 hours. Access to the additional funded hours depends on eligibility and space, so families seeking that pattern should contact the school directly. Morning or afternoon preferences cannot be guaranteed under the council's maintained nursery arrangements.
Session details are sent after allocation. For nursery and Daycare enquiries, contact the office on 01744 678700 or email suttonmanor@sthelens.org.uk. Families considering Sutton Manor can also contact the school to arrange a tour.
Tinies and Nursery admit children aged two and three.
The school offers universal 15-hour provision and 30-hour places for eligible working parents of three- and four-year-olds. Additional hours depend on space and must be discussed with the school.
Support may include home visits, visits before starting, familiar adults and a gradual transition where needed.
No. The 2026–27 primary arrangements give no priority for nursery attendance, and a separate Reception application is required.
Contact the school office on 01744 678700 or at suttonmanor@sthelens.org.uk. The school offers tours to families considering a place.
