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Nursery at St. Peter's Church of England First 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Ash Class brings nursery and Reception children into the same class base, giving St Peter's preschool provision a clear place within school life. Children can join from age 3. This is the school's own nursery in Marchington, at The Square, rather than a separate childcare setting.
The Church of England character provides the wider context. St Peter's names love, peace and joy among its core values and aims to help children become independent learners. The school's Ofsted rating is Requires Improvement; that is a whole-school judgement, not a separate nursery grade.
The learning environment in Ash Class is planned jointly by staff around children's needs. Sharing a base with Reception makes the nursery's physical connection to the next stage clear, though that classroom arrangement must be kept separate from the question of securing a school place.
Outdoor grounds are another concrete feature of the school setting. Across St Peter's, outdoor learning includes Forest School Fridays. For families drawn to learning outside, that gives the wider school a specific outdoor emphasis rather than simply a rural address.
Support for additional needs sits within the school's inclusion arrangements. Teaching can be adapted, adjustments made and targeted help provided for individuals or groups. These are practical ways to change how a child participates, rather than expecting every child to approach learning in the same way. Parents with concerns about special educational needs can contact the school office to discuss support.
Communication also has a regular school-wide rhythm: updates are produced fortnightly, with an email subscription for letters and news. Subscribing gives families a direct way to keep track of school communications.
Friends of Marchington School, known as FOMS, adds a route into school life for parents. FOMS membership is automatic for families with a child at St Peter's, including parents and guardians. The group raises funds for equipment and organises social events. Involvement can fit around family commitments.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the applicable deadline. St Peter's directs families to Staffordshire County Council for school admissions, while preschool applications use the school's own paperwork.
Ash Class is the shared nursery and Reception base. That is a useful connection between stages, but it does not establish an admissions entitlement. Choosing the nursery and applying for Reception remain separate decisions.
Both 15 and 30 hours of government funding are accepted for nursery children. Preschool paperwork is requested by emailing the school office. Families can also arrange a tour of the Early Years area, meet staff and ask questions before applying.
Contact the office at office.stpeters@woodlandsfederation.staffs.sch.uk or on 01283 820252. For current charges, refer to the school.
The school uniform combines grey or charcoal bottoms with a white polo shirt and red cardigan or sweatshirt. Branded items are optional, and ordinary retailers can supply most pieces. Clothing should carry the child's name, a practical detail that helps belongings find their way back to the right family.
Children can join from age 3.
Nursery and Reception are based in Ash Class at St Peter's in Marchington.
Yes. The nursery accepts both 15 and 30 hours of government funding.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process.
Email office.stpeters@woodlandsfederation.staffs.sch.uk or call 01283 820252. The school offers tours of its Early Years area, and the office supplies preschool application paperwork.
