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Nursery at Peckover 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Storytelling, conversation and role play give Peckover’s nursery its character: speaking and listening are central to learning here. This provision for three- and four-year-olds forms part of Peckover Primary School on Leverington Road in Wisbech, with morning, afternoon and full-day attendance options.
Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding at the inspection on 29 and 30 April 2025. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separate nursery inspection. For families, the strongest detail is the emphasis on helping children communicate, work independently and keep trying when a task becomes difficult.
Play carries the learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) combines language, movement and social development with early reading and writing, maths, creative expression and discovering how the world works. At Peckover, storytelling and pretend play give children reasons to talk, listen and explain their ideas. Learning experiences are adjusted around children’s interests and needs.
The Brooke Weston Trust EYFS approach uses continuous provision: learning opportunities remain part of the environment and change as children progress through the year. Exploration takes place inside and outside. Named wellington boots and a waterproof suit can be kept at nursery, making outdoor learning practical across different weather conditions. Messy clothing is expected. Easy fastenings also help children manage more for themselves.
In April 2025, early years children sustained their attention, tackled activities with determination and worked together successfully. Adults used questions and individual exchanges to develop children’s language and help them succeed. These are useful foundations for the next stage: expressing an idea, persisting with a challenge and cooperating with other children.
Settling has dedicated time. In spring and summer 2026, new starters had nursery settling sessions before sessions opened to all children. This gave newcomers a separate starting point before joining the wider group.
Fresh fruit is provided daily, and children bring a labelled water bottle for drinks during their session. Lunchtime Club includes a hot meal, with a packed lunch as an alternative. Nuts, nut-containing foods and shellfish are excluded from packed lunches; grapes must be sliced lengthways. These practical rules address allergy and choking risks.
Teachers and support staff have SEND training, and a SEND coordinator covers early years. That gives families a relevant role for discussing additional needs. Child protection concerns can be raised with a designated safeguarding lead or a deputy.
A separate application matters. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place or confer priority under the stated oversubscription criteria. Families must apply again through Cambridgeshire County Council’s online Common Application Form and meet the deadline for their entry year. The nursery choice and the Reception application are separate decisions.
Catchment, sibling links and qualifying staff connections feature among the priority categories, alongside looked-after children and children with an EHCP naming Peckover. Distance resolves ties within a category. Familiarity with the school should therefore be kept separate from expectations about securing a place.
Morning attendance runs from 8:45am to 11:45am; afternoons run from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Full days span 8:45am to 3:15pm and require the chargeable Lunchtime Club between sessions. Families can indicate their preferred use of the 15-hour entitlement on the Register of Interest form. Additional sessions can also be booked.
Funding covers 15 hours each week for three- and four-year-olds over 38 weeks, with eligible working families potentially entitled to 30 hours. The chargeable Early Morning Club uses the nursery building from 7:45am to 8:20am, followed by Grab and Go in the school hall, where breakfast is free. Chargeable Jays provision runs after school from 3:20pm to 5:45pm. Contact the office for current charges.
Red tops with plain jogging bottoms, leggings or shorts suit the nursery’s practical dress requirements. Closed-toe shoes with Velcro or elastic fastenings support independence; bring two spare outfits. The Sharing Shed supplies pre-loved uniform. For nursery application details or to arrange a school visit, call 01945 584741 or email office@peckoverprimary.org.
Morning, afternoon and full-day sessions are offered. Families can express their preferred use of funded hours on the Register of Interest form.
Yes. There are 15-hour and 30-hour funded places. The 30-hour entitlement depends on eligibility, and full-day attendance requires chargeable Lunchtime Club.
Children receive fresh fruit each day. Lunchtime Club includes a hot meal, or families can send a packed lunch following the nursery’s food safety rules.
No. It does not guarantee a place or give admissions priority. A separate application goes through Cambridgeshire County Council.
Call 01945 584741 or email office@peckoverprimary.org to arrange a school visit.
