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Nursery at Bampton Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Finger gym, counting and conversations give Bampton’s nursery its character: small steps towards writing, number confidence and expressing ideas. The provision welcomes children aged two, three and four within Bampton Church of England Primary School. Its nursery class is Fieldmouse.
Ofsted judged early years provision Good at the school’s inspection on 20 and 21 February 2024. This is an early years judgement within the school inspection, rather than a separate nursery rating.
Learning begins with skills children can use. In February 2024, nursery children practised counting and developed the hand strength needed for making marks and, later, writing through finger gym. The activities connect physical development with early learning: preparing a hand to write matters alongside recognising a number.
Conversation has a clear purpose, too. Adults’ exchanges with children helped them find words for their ideas and expand their vocabulary. Sharing resources and waiting for a turn were also part of learning. These are useful foundations for joining group activities and communicating with other children.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) uses play as a way to learn, with activities that can be adjusted to individual children. Bampton’s nursery curriculum supported development across the areas of learning in February 2024. The emphasis was on building skills and knowledge for subsequent learning, through finger gym, counting and conversations.
Settling was a strength in February 2024: nursery children adjusted successfully to school life. Learning to share and take turns sat alongside that adjustment, giving children practice in the social routines of being part of a group.
For children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the school provides tailored support through an individual My Plan or Education, Health and Care Plan. Support can happen in the classroom or through additional small group work. Parents contribute to discussions about targets and the next steps in their child’s learning.
Access is a practical consideration here. The school building occupies one level, with step-free access and doorways that accommodate wheelchairs. Adapted toilet and changing facilities provide further physical support.
School meals are prepared on site each day and require advance ordering. Ask the school whether these meals are available for your child’s nursery sessions.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must submit a fresh application through their home local authority; nursery applications go directly to the school.
The proposed arrangements for 2026/27 included nursery attendance as the seventh oversubscription criterion, conditional on attending at the time of application and using at least half of the child’s free Early Years Entitlement there. Paid sessions added no further priority. This was conditional priority, not a guaranteed place.
For September 2026 entry, the application deadline was 15 January 2026. That cycle is now past, so families should use the arrangements for their child’s intake year.
Nursery enquiries and applications go to the school. Visits can be arranged by calling 01398 331121 or emailing bampton.sch@alumnismat.org, giving families an opportunity to discuss joining before applying.
The nursery serves children aged two, three and four.
Activities include counting, finger gym to prepare hands for mark making, and conversations that develop vocabulary. Children also learn to share and take turns.
Early years provision was judged Good during the school inspection on 20 and 21 February 2024. It was not a separate nursery inspection.
No. A fresh application is required through the family’s home local authority. The proposed 2026/27 arrangements included conditional nursery priority, but families should use the arrangements for their child’s intake year.
Call 01398 331121 or email bampton.sch@alumnismat.org to arrange a visit.
