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Nursery at West Ashton 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories learnt by heart and acted out in play give Shooting Stars its clearest character. This is the nursery at West Ashton Church of England Primary School, taking children from age three, with morning, afternoon and all-day sessions. Families can choose a shorter session or a day that includes lunchtime.
The early years provision received a Good judgement at the Ofsted inspection on 14 and 15 November 2023. That judgement covers the school's early years provision; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Communication and language are a strong focus from Nursery. In November 2023, children memorised stories and brought familiar tales into their play. The emphasis gives young children something concrete to talk about.
The Three Little Pigs provided a telling example: early years children built a house, hid from the wolf and retold the tale together. Their construction became part of the storytelling. This supported the language children used to tell stories, connecting remembered words with actions and play.
Shooting Stars sits within the school's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. For parents, the storytelling example makes that learning tangible: children are practising communication through something they can make, imagine and share.
Shooting Stars has a teacher role within the school team. For families discussing special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the school's special educational needs coordinator can be contacted through admin@westashton.wilts.sch.uk. This provides a direct route for discussing a child's needs.
Children attending over lunchtime can have a hot meal, which carries a separate charge. That option matters when choosing between a session and an all-day place: lunch needs to be included in the family's arrangements and budget.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Wiltshire Council's school admissions process, keeping that application distinct from their nursery booking.
For the September 2026 Reception intake, the application deadline was noon on 15 January 2026. That deadline has passed and belongs to that intake only. For a later intake, follow the normal application route and meet the deadline for that year. Choosing Shooting Stars should therefore be a decision about the nursery experience, with the Reception application handled separately.
Morning sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am; afternoons run from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. The all-day option starts at 8:45am and finishes at 3:15pm. These are distinct booking choices, so families can match the session length to their plans.
Both funded and non-funded sessions are offered from age three. Hours beyond a child's funded hours are charged and depend on availability. Contact the school for current charges before agreeing additional attendance.
A stay and play session or a nursery visit can be arranged through admin@westashton.wilts.sch.uk or 01225 754354. Stay and play gives families an opportunity to explore the nursery before choosing their sessions.
Funded and non-funded sessions are offered to children from age three.
Mornings are 8:45am to 11:45am, afternoons are 12:15pm to 3:15pm, and all-day attendance is 8:45am to 3:15pm.
A hot meal is offered to children attending at lunchtime, with a separate charge.
No. Families need to apply separately through Wiltshire Council's school admissions process.
Contact admin@westashton.wilts.sch.uk or 01225 754354 to arrange a nursery visit or book a stay and play session.
