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Nursery at St William's Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Choosing the next story gives children a voice in this nursery. At St William's Catholic Primary School in Ince-in-Makerfield, the Nursery class votes for the books adults will read aloud. That small decision makes children participants in story time.
Catholic faith shapes the setting's character. The school describes its nursery within a Christian atmosphere, with cooperation and respect guiding relationships. Families from other faiths and backgrounds are welcomed too, so choosing this provision means joining a Catholic school community with that shared ethos.
Conversation and stories give the clearest picture of learning here. At the December 2023 inspection, Ofsted found that adults sustained purposeful conversations with children during play and learning, helping prepare them for reading. Language develops through exchanges with adults, rather than being confined to a separate activity.
Book voting brings that approach into a recognisable nursery routine. In December 2023, children paid close attention to the story they had chosen. Their preferences had a practical consequence: deciding what the teacher would read.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum page brings together a Nursery Long Term Plan, Reading in EYFS and Phonics in Early Years. These identify planning, stories and early reading as connected parts of the provision. For parents, the useful distinction is between enjoying books together and the early learning that prepares children to read themselves.
Additional needs receive attention from the early years onwards. In December 2023, staff recognised those needs promptly and accurately and provided support that helped children access learning. This matters for families whose child needs adjustments from the beginning.
Across the school, SEND provision involves parents, teachers, support staff, the SENDCo and outside professionals. Depending on individual needs, children may receive support in a group or individually, or input from a speech and language therapist. These are possible responses to a child's needs, rather than a standard package for everyone.
Parent contact includes nursery information meetings. The school's approach to home communication also includes newsletters each week, parents' evenings and reports at the end of the year. These give families several ways to follow learning and share information, alongside conversations with their child's class teacher.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline.
The governing body is the school's admissions authority. Its admissions page links an Admissions Policy 2026/27 and a Supplementary Information Form. Treat the Reception application as a separate decision from choosing nursery; familiarity with the school must not be mistaken for an allocated place.
The school is on Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DG. Nursery enquiries can go to the office on 01942 235782 or enquiries@admin.saintwilliams.wigan.sch.uk, and the contact page has a message form. Families can also request paper copies of website information through the office.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process, by its deadline.
Yes. It belongs to St William's Catholic Primary School, which welcomes families from other faiths and backgrounds too.
Nursery children vote for the books they want their teachers to read aloud.
The school's approach includes adapted teaching and, according to individual needs, group or individual support and possible speech and language therapy input.
Call 01942 235782, email enquiries@admin.saintwilliams.wigan.sch.uk or use the contact page's message form.
