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Nursery at Glazebury 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Two-year-olds have their own place in Glazebury’s nursery provision, alongside children aged three and four. There are 8 morning and afternoon places for the younger children and 13 morning and afternoon places for the older group. This is the school’s own nursery, based at Glazebury Church of England Primary School on Warrington Road.
Early years provision was graded Good at the Ofsted inspection of 26 and 27 September 2023. The nursery-specific findings give families both reassurance about children’s routines and a clear concern about how consistently their learning was developed.
Learning to manage alongside other children is an important part of the day. In September 2023, children across early years, including the two-year-old group, adapted readily to familiar routines. They developed independence and learned to share turns and work together. For a young child beginning group care, those practical social skills matter alongside what they learn.
Learning needs to build on what each child already understands and can do. Here, the central teaching question is how each activity extends what a child already understands and can do. In September 2023, some nursery staff lacked the expertise to plan that progression consistently. Development was uneven, and some children approached the move to Reception less prepared in certain learning areas than they should have been. Suitable guidance for all early years staff was the required improvement. That concern deserves attention alongside the Good judgement.
The team structure includes a nursery lead and an EYFS teacher, with Level 3 apprentice teaching assistant roles supporting early years. An EYFS/Foundation Stage leadership role also carries special educational needs and disabilities coordination responsibilities. These are distinct responsibilities for nursery leadership, teaching and additional support.
For families concerned about their child’s development, the school invites contact with its SEND coordinator, whether a need has already been identified or parents are beginning to raise concerns. Ask Ollie, Warrington Council’s local offer and graduated approach, provides another route to information and support. The school says it works with other agencies to reduce barriers to learning. This gives parents a starting point for discussing their child’s individual needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the local authority’s normal online process: it opens each September and closes in January. Allocation notifications follow in April, ahead of the September start. Keep that application separate from arranging nursery attendance.
After allocation, the school organises a detailed transition process to prepare children for starting school. Preparation and admission are separate matters; transition arrangements should not be treated as a promise of a place.
Morning and afternoon nursery places are offered for both age groups. To enquire about places or arrange an individual school visit, telephone the office on 01925 949404. Visits provide an opportunity to meet staff and see the school before making a decision.
The nursery’s school address is Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5LZ.
The nursery has provision for two-year-olds and for children aged three and four.
There are 8 morning and afternoon places for two-year-olds and 13 morning and afternoon places for three- and four-year-olds.
No. Families must apply separately through the local authority’s online process, which opens in September and closes in January.
Early years provision was graded Good on 26 and 27 September 2023. Nursery staff expertise in planning learning progression was an area requiring improvement.
Telephone the school office on 01925 949404 to arrange an individual visit or enquire about places.
