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Nursery at Royal Grammar School Worcester
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A walled garden, Forest School and room to rest give RGS Springfield Nursery a day with several different rhythms. Royal Grammar School Worcester’s nursery provision spans Springfield in Britannia Square and RGS The Grange in Claines. These are distinct nursery settings, so families should keep the site-specific arrangements in view.
Springfield takes children aged 2 to 4, with a maximum of 16 per session. At The Grange, nursery sits within the school’s provision for younger children. The ISI inspection of 21 to 23 January 2025 found that children across the early years developed independence and communication through effective teaching. Its findings cover early years across the school, rather than awarding either nursery a separate grade.
At Springfield, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) shapes learning: children build the skills they need through conversation, play, movement and early work with words and numbers. Morning activities include literacy and numeracy, alongside PE and music. Cookery and art add practical ways to explore ideas. Planning takes account of children’s interests and their stage of development, giving activities a starting point that fits the child.
Outdoor learning has several settings. Children can use Springfield’s secure walled garden throughout the day, play on the grassy paddock in wet weather as well as dry, and attend Forest School two to three times a week. That offers both everyday outdoor play and time exploring nature. Specialist teaching also includes Drama/Storytelling and Multi-Sports.
In January 2025, early-years adults developed language by responding to children’s speech and adding to it. Counting playtime balls and comparing their sizes brought mathematics into play. Children could move readily between inside and outside, while quiet areas helped them practise managing their feelings and behaviour. Learning and care worked together.
Each Springfield child has a Key Person who visits the family at home before nursery begins and helps with settling. Taster sessions introduce the people and surroundings. At The Grange, preparation also includes a home visit and tasters; younger children who need longer to settle can have several familiarisation sessions. This makes the introduction a process rather than a single first day.
Springfield uses Tapestry to record development and share next steps with parents. Seesaw carries photographs and everyday messages, with parents’ evenings and informal daily conversations providing further contact. A sleep area has individual sleeping bags, beds and mattresses, allowing rest within the nursery day.
Food arrangements differ by site. Springfield includes breakfast, a morning snack and a hot two-course lunch; children staying beyond 3.30pm bring a packed tea. Dietary requirements and allergies can be accommodated, and a nutritionist oversees menus. The Grange includes fruit with milk or water and a choice between cold and hot lunches. Springfield does not require children to be potty-trained; families supply nappies and wipes when needed.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families need to apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process and meet the relevant deadline. Treat choosing nursery and obtaining a school place as separate decisions.
The January 2025 early-years findings show useful preparation through daily routines: adults modelled taking turns and listening, and children practised helping one another. Those are practical foundations for joining a classroom community, separate from any admissions entitlement.
Both Springfield and The Grange include wraparound care between 7.45am and 6.00pm. Springfield has daily charging for children attending part-time; The Grange has day and term charging options. Ask the school for current charges.
Funding of between 15 and 30 hours is offered for eligible children aged 2+ until the term in which they turn 5, subject to prevailing Government regulations and attendance on at least two days each week. Springfield includes stationery and textbooks. At The Grange, staff-run after-school clubs are included, while externally run clubs carry an additional charge.
Visits can be arranged at either nursery. Contact Springfield on 01905 24999 or springfield@rgsw.org.uk, and The Grange on 01905 451205 or grange@rgsw.org.uk.
The nursery provision covered here is at RGS Springfield in Britannia Square and RGS The Grange in Claines.
At Springfield and The Grange, included wraparound care runs from 7.45am to 6.00pm.
Children have a Key Person, a home visit before starting and taster sessions to become familiar with nursery.
Children staying after 3.30pm need a packed tea. Breakfast, a morning snack and a hot two-course lunch are included.
No. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the relevant deadline.
