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Nursery at Rowley Park 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories, singing and children’s own interests shape nursery life at Rowley Park Primary Academy. This is a morning provision within the school’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with room for up to 26 children per session. Three-year-olds can access the nursery’s 15-hour funded provision from the term following their third birthday, subject to spaces.
The nursery has substantial indoor and outdoor learning space. Qualified teachers work alongside EYFS teaching assistants, bringing a teaching team into a day built around play. For families, the defining combination is a short morning session with both adult direction and opportunities for children to choose their activities.
Children’s interests help determine what happens next. Small-group activities and tasks led by adults sit alongside play that children select themselves. That gives the morning changes of pace: time to join in with a group, then opportunities to pursue an interest independently.
EYFS means the Early Years Foundation Stage. Here, its learning and development curriculum is translated into play with a purpose, taking account of what interests each child. Role play, creative work and cultural experiences contribute to that learning, with language development a central focus. Children can also help decide what an activity will produce, giving them a part in shaping their work.
Singing and stories are regular ingredients, alongside immersive experiences and activities suited to children’s ages. Indoor and outdoor provision both belong to the nursery. Outdoor clothing includes wellies and raincoats, so families should prepare for play across different weather conditions rather than dress only for the classroom.
Staff are available for daily conversations with parents. This gives families a regular opportunity to pass on information and discuss their child. The nursery describes familiar routines as a way to help children feel secure and build relationships with adults and other children.
Additional support sits within the school’s SEND arrangements. The school uses support at universal, targeted and specialist levels, with small-group or individual interventions for children who need extra help. External professionals can include speech and language therapists and educational psychologists. Parents are involved as needs are assessed and support is reviewed, and families of children with SEND have an opportunity to meet staff at least once each term. That creates a recurring point for discussing provision, needs and wellbeing.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place or give an advantage in the application. Parents must make a separate application through their home local authority at the appropriate time and meet the normal deadline. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
Familiarity is a different matter from admission. At the end of each academic year, children visit their next classroom and teacher, while staff pass information to the next teaching team. Some children need additional planning for this change. These arrangements help children become familiar with people and surroundings; they do not alter the admissions process.
The morning session runs from 8.45am to 11.45am. Eligible families can take 15-hour funded places, and additional sessions can be paid for. Contact the school for current charges. Nursery enquiries go to the office on 01785 334144 or office@rowleyparkacademy.org.uk.
Uniform consists of a purple sweatshirt, a white polo shirt, grey bottoms and black shoes. Sweatshirts may be branded or unbranded, and grey jogging trousers are an option. Children do not need an EYFS PE kit. Label clothing with your child’s name, and include suitable outdoor layers. A uniform swap shop takes place on the first Tuesday of each month, giving families another way to obtain school clothing.
The morning session runs from 8.45am to 11.45am.
The nursery can take up to 26 children in each session.
Yes. There are 15-hour funded places for families who qualify. At this nursery, funding for three-year-olds starts from the term after their third birthday, subject to available spaces.
No. Attendance neither guarantees admission nor gives an application advantage. Parents must apply separately through their home local authority.
A purple sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey bottoms and black shoes, with wellies and clothing for outdoor weather. Branded and unbranded sweatshirts are allowed, and no EYFS PE kit is required.
