The FMS Inspection Score is FindMySchool's proprietary analysis based on official Ofsted and ISI inspection reports. It converts ratings into a standardised 1–10 scale for fair comparison across all schools in England.
Disclaimer: The FMS Inspection Score is an independent analysis by FindMySchool. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with Ofsted or ISI. Always refer to the official Ofsted or ISI report for the full picture of a school’s inspection outcome.
Nursery at St Margaret's 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Blue Room and Yellow Room give St Margaret's nursery its own identity within the school's early years team. Each has a nursery room lead, with a Nursery Year Lead and an early years leadership role for nursery also in the team structure. This is school-attached provision in Orford, Warrington, within a Church of England academy. Its Christian context matters when considering the learning on offer.
Early reading has a specific nursery starting point: Phase 1 phonics, with home activities that parents can use alongside learning. That gives families a concrete way to take part. Across the school, Little Wandle is the phonics scheme, and staff training and reading resources are aligned with it; the nursery-specific home support is the Phase 1 booklet.
Faith also shapes the learning context. Questful RE is the school's core religious education syllabus and includes Early Years. The school aims to develop understanding of Christianity alongside other religions and worldviews, so families choosing the nursery are choosing an explicitly Anglican educational setting.
The named nursery spaces are Blue Room and Yellow Room. Separate room leads sit within a shared Nursery and Reception phase team, placing nursery staff within the school's wider early years organisation.
Nursery assistants include Level 2 roles, while the wider early years team includes Level 3 assistants and a SEND assistant. These are distinct support roles rather than a single undifferentiated staffing group.
For a child with a disability, the school recommends early discussion with its Inclusion Co-ordinator, a visit before admission and an Admission Plan agreed with the headteacher. This gives parents a route to discuss their child's needs before starting.
Communication includes nursery video consultations. Parents' evening appointments last five minutes, with a further teacher appointment encouraged for issues needing longer discussion. The school aims to explain progress, barriers to learning and next steps. A school mailing list also distributes event information and updates, helping families keep track of wider school life.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal primary admissions process and meet its deadline. Warrington Borough Council handles the allocation: the governors categorise applicants against the relevant oversubscription criteria, then the council applies equal preference when offering places.
The nursery introduces children to the school environment before Reception. Familiarity is useful, but it must be kept separate from the admissions decision. Plan for the Reception application as a distinct step, even if your child already attends nursery.
The school office handles enquiries on 01925 634207 or office@st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk. Prospective families are welcome to visit in the year before admission. Uniform enquiries also go through the office.
Wraparound care. Link Club runs breakfast and after-school provision in the SMILE Centre, but nursery children are accepted only by exception. Holiday club may also take children from the school nursery, with acceptance expressly not guaranteed. Families relying on additional childcare should treat these conditions as part of their planning.
Term dates. St Margaret's dates differ from Warrington's standard calendar. Use the school's dates when arranging family holidays and childcare.
Blue Room and Yellow Room each have a nursery room lead within the early years team.
The nursery has a Phase 1 phonics booklet containing suggested activities for home learning.
No. Families need a separate Reception application through the normal primary admissions process; Warrington Borough Council allocates places.
Breakfast and after-school attendance is by exception only. Holiday club may accept children from the school nursery, but this is not guaranteed.
Contact the office on 01925 634207 or email office@st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk. Prospective families are welcome to visit during the year before admission.
