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Nursery at Rectory 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Forest school, imaginative play and space to learn indoors and outside give Rectory’s early years provision its character. This is the nursery within Rectory CofE Primary School in North Ashton, a Church of England primary school. The emphasis is on children exploring ideas and becoming more independent, with experiences adapted to their individual needs.
Ofsted’s June 2026 report judged early years to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Exploration gives the learning its shape. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum brings together imaginative play, practical experiences and opportunities to develop independence. In parent terms, children learn through doing and talking as well as through activities planned around their needs. The aim is to encourage curiosity and the confidence to try something new.
Indoor and outdoor learning spaces support these experiences, while forest school extends learning beyond the classroom. The EYFS curriculum page also provides Birch and Chestnut overviews and curriculum maps. These give families a route into understanding the learning planned for the early years classes.
Conversation matters here. In June 2026, staff interactions helped children become more precise speakers and listeners, supporting friendships and cooperation. Stories, songs and rhymes helped develop the beginnings of reading. Children were becoming more confident during play and learning together. These are useful foundations for taking part in a group, expressing an idea and understanding someone else’s.
Getting to know each child is central to the early years approach. In June 2026, staff recognised individual needs promptly and adjusted provision for children with SEND and those facing disadvantage. Attention to emotional wellbeing helped children settle and feel ready to learn. For a parent, the practical significance is support shaped around their child rather than an identical approach for everyone.
The school’s SEND process includes identifying additional needs, targeted interventions and updates to parents about their child’s learning during the year. Work with health professionals, community organisations and the local authority supports this process. Parents can raise concerns through the school’s SENCo.
Rectory also uses a school-wide Trauma Informed and Positive Relationships approach. It treats challenging behaviour as communication of a need and gives children opportunities to put mistakes right. This provides context for how adults respond when a child struggles with emotions or behaviour.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Rectory directs parents to the St Helens local authority admissions route. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
The school office handles enquiries through an electronic contact form, telephone on 01744 678470 or email at rectory@sthelens.org.uk. Personal tours can be arranged through the office, which can also provide information about an open day. A tour offers a practical opportunity to see the indoor and outdoor facilities described in the EYFS curriculum.
No. Families need to make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process. Rectory directs applicants to St Helens local authority admissions arrangements.
The EYFS approach includes imaginative play, exploration and practical experiences indoors and outdoors, with forest school extending the learning.
Staff adapt early years provision to individual needs. The school’s SEND process includes targeted interventions, updates for parents and work with external professionals.
The June 2026 report judged early years to meet the Expected standard. It described support for individual needs, developing communication and cooperation, and early reading through stories, songs and rhymes.
Yes. Contact the school office to arrange a personal tour or receive information about an open day. The telephone number is 01744 678470 and the email address is rectory@sthelens.org.uk.
