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Nursery at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Language and emotional security give this nursery its character. At St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy in Wednesfield, nursery provision sits within a Catholic primary school on Graiseley Lane. Children can join at the start of the term after their third birthday, subject to a place being available.
The school describes a partnership between families, school and parish, with Gospel values shaping school life. For parents, that makes the Catholic ethos part of the choice alongside the practical session pattern. Ofsted judged early years provision Good at the inspection on 25 and 26 June 2024; that judgement covers the school's early years rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Three hours gives each session a clear boundary. Children attend either mornings or afternoons, with five sessions across the school week adding up to 15 hours. This creates a regular pattern of shorter sessions, so families need to plan care around the remaining part of the day.
Communication is a central learning priority. In June 2024, early years teaching used children's interests and individual needs to develop their language skills successfully. The emphasis is on helping children communicate, with their own interests providing a starting point for learning. That connection matters: the curriculum responds to the children taking part.
Emotional development also has a clear place in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) here. In June 2024, children managed their feelings well, and many sustained their attention for extended periods by the end of early years. The learning picture therefore includes both communication and the ability to stay engaged with an activity.
Relationships support settling. In June 2024, early years staff built close connections with children, helping them become comfortable quickly. That is a useful strength for parents weighing how their child might cope with separation and a new routine.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school aims to work jointly with families, teachers and outside agencies. Its approach includes adapting classroom teaching and using individual interventions where needed, with their impact measured over time. Parents are part of that planned collaboration, rather than being treated solely as recipients of support.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application, including when their child already attends this nursery. Apply through Wolverhampton Council using its School Admissions Form; the application goes to the local authority.
A supplementary form must also be returned to the school. These are separate steps, so completing the nursery application should never be treated as completing the Reception process.
Morning places run from 8.30am to 11.30am; afternoon places run from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Children are allocated one of those patterns, with five part-time sessions each week throughout the school year.
For a nursery application, contact the school office for the form. Places are limited, and applications are considered against the school's admission criteria. Personal school tours can be arranged with a member of the team, giving families an opportunity to talk with class teachers before deciding.
Children may start at the beginning of the term following their third birthday, if a place is available.
Morning sessions are 8.30am to 11.30am. Afternoon sessions are 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Children are allocated a morning or afternoon place.
The pattern is five part-time sessions each week throughout the school year, totalling 15 hours weekly.
No. A separate application is required through Wolverhampton Council's School Admissions Form, and a supplementary form must be returned to the school.
The nursery application form is available from the school office. A member of the school team can arrange a personal school tour.
