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Nursery at Holy Trinity CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Write Dance, story work and daily Bug Club Phonics give Holy Trinity’s nursery a clear early literacy thread. Children start from age three within Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, a Church of England school in West Bromwich. Families choose a preference for an afternoon or morning place, making this a session-based introduction to school life.
Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good at its April 2023 inspection, with learning organised to build on children’s existing skills and knowledge. That judgement covers early years within the school.
Writing begins through play. Write Dance and Early Writing Shapes sit alongside activities that develop large movements, hand control and core strength. The emphasis is on the physical foundations children need before writing becomes a more formal task. Marks made during play are part of that process.
Talk 4 Writing is used across early years to help children absorb stories and understand how different kinds of text work. Daily nursery phonics uses Bug Club Phonics, while Phonics Bugs books come in print and electronic versions for early years children to practise letter sounds. Together, these give parents concrete names for the approaches their child encounters.
The Early Years Foundation Stage also includes Understanding the World: children explore science through activities they can return to, stories and conversations with adults. The natural surroundings and outdoor environment provide opportunities to explore and ask questions. This gives learning a practical dimension alongside books and language.
Language teaching needs scrutiny. In April 2023, adult interactions varied, and opportunities to extend children’s language were sometimes missed because staff were not consistently putting the planned approach into practice. For parents, everyday conversation is therefore a useful focus when discussing their child’s experience.
Settling begins before the first session. Families are invited into school a few weeks ahead of the nursery start, and nursery staff try to arrange a home visit. The home visit is an intention rather than a promise, but it offers a chance for contact in familiar surroundings.
For children needing additional support, the school’s SEND arrangements include informing parents when support begins and keeping them involved as it continues. Staff plan provision, with external professionals involved where appropriate, and monitor its effectiveness. Families can contact the inclusion team for help; the school also provides a contact form for its welfare and safeguarding officer. These are practical routes for raising a child’s needs or family concerns.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place at Holy Trinity. A separate application is required through Sandwell Admissions online, with the school giving 15 January as the deadline for entry the following September.
Treat that application as a separate family task even when your child already attends nursery. Getting used to school life and receiving a place in Reception are different matters. The nursery admission form does not replace the Reception application, and families need to keep the two processes distinct.
Nursery applications go directly to the school. Parents complete an admission form, provide their child’s birth certificate and indicate whether they prefer the morning or afternoon option. This preference is part of the application process.
A school tour can be arranged through the office, which makes an appointment to meet the headteacher and see the school. For nursery enquiries or to arrange that visit, telephone 0121 553 1573 or email office.manager@holytrinity.sandwell.sch.uk. Holy Trinity is on Trinity Road South, West Bromwich, B70 6NF.
Holy Trinity’s nursery takes children from age three.
Parents are asked to indicate a preference for a morning or afternoon place when applying.
Play-based writing is supported by Write Dance, Early Writing Shapes and activities developing core strength and movement control.
Families are invited to visit a few weeks before starting. Nursery staff also try to arrange a home visit.
No. Families must apply separately online through Sandwell Admissions by 15 January for entry the following September.
