Graiseley Primary School Nursery

Books, conversation and morning sessions shape the nursery offer at Graiseley Primary School in Wolverhampton. This is the primary school's own provision, with a nursery teacher listed in its staff team. The timetable gives families a consistent morning pattern across the working week.

At the Ofsted inspection on 21 and 22 May 2024, early years provision received a Good judgement. That judgement covers the school's early years stage, rather than a separately inspected nursery. Language development was a strength; getting letter formation right was the important reservation.

Morning sessions run from 8:30am until 11:30am, Monday to Friday. For families, that means planning around a lunchtime collection rather than a full school day.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning described in May 2024 centred on developing language, exploring books and understanding numbers. Vocabulary received deliberate attention, while the arrangement of the learning environment encouraged children to communicate. Books prompted interest and questions. The practical emphasis is on children building the words they need to express ideas and take part in learning.

Learning followed an ordered sequence, with new content building on earlier understanding. Children practised counting and developed their grasp of numbers. They were keen to participate and confident about sharing what they had learned.

Early writing. In May 2024, too many children were struggling to shape letters correctly, creating difficulties with writing. Supporting correct formation from the outset was an improvement priority, so this deserves attention alongside the strengths in talk and books.

Staff understood children's needs in the early years in May 2024. That matters in a provision where communication is a central part of learning: adult understanding of the child sits alongside the emphasis on developing vocabulary.

For families considering additional support, the school's SEN Information Report page links to the Wolverhampton Local Offer and a parental version of its Provision Map. These provide routes into information about services and school support. The Local Offer covers children and young people from birth to 25, together with their families.

School staff had also received Partnerships for Inclusion and Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) training by March 2025. This is school-wide training, relevant context for a discussion about a child's needs rather than a nursery-specific assessment of support.

Attending Graiseley's nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet its deadline. Treat choosing a nursery place and applying for Reception as separate decisions; attendance alone should never be taken as confirmation of a future school place.

The nursery timetable is 8:30am to 11:30am on each weekday. Use those nursery hours when arranging collection: the main school's timetable is separate.

Enquiries go through the school office on 01902 558745, by email at graiseleyprimaryschool@wolverhampton.gov.uk, or through the online contact form. The office can also supply paper copies of website documents.

The school uniform palette is grey and red, with a white polo shirt and black shoes. Uniform can be bought from any shop. Families facing hardship can approach the office about uniform support; governors consider requests individually where possible. Label clothing and belongings to help them return to the right child.