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Nursery at Busill Jones 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Story words carried into role play, dough rolled by small hands and songs that introduce letter sounds: Busill Bees Nursery gives early learning a practical shape. The provision belongs to Busill Jones Primary School on Ashley Road in Bloxwich, Walsall, with places for children aged two and three. It sits within the school's early years provision.
In the inspection published on 14 April 2026, Ofsted judged early years to be at the Expected standard. Children learned through themes and their own interests, with activities building language, independence and hand control. These are useful foundations for the next stage of learning.
The early years curriculum connects children's interests with planned themes. In everyday terms, learning involves talking, imaginative play and practising physical skills. In April 2026, children took vocabulary from stories into their play: squawking and picky became words they could try out themselves. That makes story time a starting point for conversation, rather than an activity that ends when the book closes.
Bead threading and dough rolling develop the small hand movements needed to handle a pencil. Nursery children also learn rhymes and songs, moving on to exploring letter sounds when they are ready. The sequence matters: sound play follows children's readiness, while practical activities prepare their hands for writing.
Beyond the nursery, the school site includes reading sheds and an outdoor classroom. These are features of the wider school grounds; the nursery's learning character is clearest in its combination of stories, role play and hands-on activity.
Established routines helped children settle quickly in April 2026. Care also forms part of learning: staff teach children to brush their teeth, giving self-care a practical place in the day. Children needing extra help take part in activities called plug the gap, designed to help them catch up. Staff usually interact effectively with children during learning.
For welfare concerns, the school normally discusses matters with parents and seeks consent for referrals, with exceptions where this could create risk or compromise enquiries. The child's welfare takes precedence. For meals, the school has a special-diet request process. Food was being prepared on site by its catering team in November 2023.
Reception requires a separate application. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place at Busill Jones. Parents must apply again through their home local authority and meet the deadline for the relevant entry year. Treat choosing nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
Preparation for that next stage happens through learning. Exploring sounds supports later phonics, while bead threading and dough work build pencil control. These are educational foundations, rather than an admissions advantage.
Funded places include 15 hours for eligible two-year-olds. For three-year-olds, the offer includes a universal 15 hours, with up to 30 hours for eligible families. Eligibility therefore matters when considering the funded hours that apply to your child.
Nursery uniform combines a logo cardigan or sweatshirt with a sky-blue polo shirt or open-neck shirt and grey bottoms. Black formal shoes are required. Non-branded items can come from supermarkets, and the school operates a second-hand uniform shop. PE kit is supplied for pupils, including nursery children.
For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 01922 710700 or email postbox@busilljonesprimary.co.uk.
The nursery offers places for children aged two and three within Busill Jones Primary School's early years provision.
Activities include songs, rhymes, role play, bead threading and dough rolling. Children practise vocabulary from stories and explore letter sounds when they are ready.
Yes. The offer includes 15 hours for eligible two-year-olds, a universal 15 hours for three-year-olds and up to 30 hours for eligible families.
No. Parents must make a separate Reception application through their home local authority by the deadline for the relevant entry year.
Yes. Nursery uniform includes a logo sweatshirt or cardigan, a sky-blue top, grey bottoms and black formal shoes. The school supplies PE kit and runs a second-hand uniform shop.
