Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Nursery Review

Curiosity, conversation and learning through play give Holy Trinity’s nursery its focus. The nursery class belongs to a Church of England primary school in West End, Woking, on Benner Lane. It is part of the school rather than a separate setting.

Holy Trinity aims to give children a confident start by building relationships with families and attending to social and emotional development alongside learning. For parents, that places relationships and growing independence alongside the early steps in literacy and maths.

Learning combines activities chosen by children with sessions directed by adults. Whole-class experiences and smaller groups take place indoors and outside, giving children different ways to participate, practise and explore. The Early Years Foundation Stage, supported by Development Matters, provides the framework: communication, movement and relationships sit alongside literacy, maths, creative expression and understanding the world.

Practical activity gives those areas substance. Maths develops through construction and pretend play as well as counting, exploring shapes and solving problems. Children choose materials for pictures and models, learn to care for their equipment and experiment with instruments during music and movement activities. A role-play area connects imaginative games to the current topic. That gives children a reason to talk, make decisions and develop ideas together.

Persistence matters too. Children are encouraged to investigate, try unfamiliar activities and keep working when something proves difficult. In May 2022, Ofsted found that early-years children spoke confidently about their learning, listened to others and supported one another. They also showed curiosity while investigating their surroundings. These findings concern the school’s early years collectively.

Relationships are part of Holy Trinity’s approach to early learning. The school aims to help children feel secure and respected, linking that sense of security with confidence to explore and learn.

Emotion coaching and positive recognition help children develop consideration for others and manage their feelings. Adults model relationships through play, while the school rules emphasise readiness, respect and safety. These give children a shared language for managing everyday interactions. Across the school, Holy Trinity describes safeguarding as a responsibility shared by everyone, with decisions centred on children’s interests.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal Reception admissions process; Surrey Admissions handles the school’s admission requests. Treat that application as a separate step from choosing the nursery.

Transition activities help children become familiar with what comes next. During the summer term, Reception staff contact children’s key workers to discuss their needs. July visits introduce the Reception unit, first alongside a parent or carer and later independently. These opportunities support familiarity and allow families to discuss friendships and concerns; they do not secure admission.

For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on (01276) 858297 or email school@htp.tamat.org.uk. Office hours run from 8am to 4pm during term time.

School visits can be arranged for prospective families, with tours organised at suitable times for the new intake. Families seeking admission at other times can telephone to discuss places and arrange a school tour.