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Nursery at Holy Spirit Catholic and 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Water play, fish stories and early conversations give Holy Spirit’s nursery provision its character. In Little Stars during summer 2023, an Under the Sea theme connected books, counting, creative activities and language support. Learning had a shared subject children could explore in different ways.
The nursery belongs to Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School on Gardenside in Leasowe, Wirral, with provision starting at age two. It sits within a joint Catholic and Anglican school. Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 28 and 29 November 2023; this was an early years judgement within the school inspection.
Early learning brings together language, physical development, relationships, maths and exploration of the world. The 2023 nursery activities show what that means for a young child: talking about stories, handling materials, practising movement and learning to play alongside others.
In Little Stars that summer, Wellcomm sessions supported speech and language development. Water activities accompanied learning about sea animals, while arts and crafts helped transform the classroom around the theme. Counting practice included numbers up to five, alongside counting forwards and backwards to ten. Fish number rhymes and learning the song baby shark brought singing into the maths activities.
Movement mattered too. Running and kicking featured alongside messy play, mark making and funky fingers activities intended to develop hand and larger movement skills. These gave children different ways to practise control.
For Foundation 1 in autumn 2023, Elmer prompted discussion and putting story events in order. Sorting by size and colour introduced comparisons, while a doctor’s role play area linked learning about the senses to pretend play. Supported self-portraits and colour mixing added creative work. Practical independence featured through trying to put on coats, and adults helped children share classroom activities and resolve disagreements.
A key person supported Little Stars children in building relationships and becoming familiar with routines in summer 2023. Seesaw connected home and nursery, with photographs and information about children’s days; parents could also contribute photographs for their child to share. That gives adults a starting point for conversations about familiar experiences.
Toilet learning had practical support: a classroom toilet seat, steps and a sticker chart. Families were asked to bring spare clothes and supplies such as nappies and wipes in a backpack. In November 2023, early years children, including two-year-olds, showed excellent behaviour, curiosity and engagement. Weekly early years sessions also helped parents support learning at home and build relationships with the pastoral team.
SEND support. In November 2023, some pupils across the school had additional needs assessed inaccurately and received insufficient support. Families should weigh that concern alongside the school’s support arrangements. School Support Plans are reviewed each term, with parents involved. Every child with a School Support Plan or EHCP also has a One Page Profile describing their interests and how to support them. The school can draw on Talk About Town for speech and language assessment and therapy. Its single-storey building has accessible classrooms and two accessible toilets, practical features for children with mobility needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority using the Common Application Form. For the September 2026 intake, nursery attendance gave no oversubscription priority and the application deadline was 15 January 2026. That deadline has passed. Familiarity with the nursery and entitlement to a school place are separate matters.
The school office handles enquiries on 0151 638 5180 or schooloffice@holyspirit.wirral.sch.uk. The address is Gardenside, Leasowe, Wirral, CH46 2RP.
In summer 2023, Little Stars offered sessions and a full-day option, with payment required beforehand. Changes to attendance days were discussed with the Foundation team. Families were also asked to label backpacks and jumpers or cardigans, helping staff identify children’s belongings.
No. A separate application must be made through the child’s home local authority. Nursery attendance did not confer oversubscription priority for the September 2026 intake.
Yes. Holy Spirit has provision for children aged two.
In summer 2023, children were supported to build a relationship with their key person and become familiar with nursery routines.
In summer 2023, Little Stars used Seesaw for photographs and information about children’s days. Parents could add photographs for their child to share.
Parents can speak to their child’s class teacher or contact the SENCO through the school office.
