The FMS Inspection Score is FindMySchool's proprietary analysis based on official Ofsted and ISI inspection reports. It converts ratings into a standardised 1–10 scale for fair comparison across all schools in England.
Disclaimer: The FMS Inspection Score is an independent analysis by FindMySchool. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with Ofsted or ISI. Always refer to the official Ofsted or ISI report for the full picture of a school’s inspection outcome.
Nursery at Chestnut Park Primary
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, conversation and outdoor exploration shape the nursery at Chestnut Park Primary in Yatton. Children can start from age 2, with qualified early years practitioners and a key-person approach. This is the school’s own nursery and preschool provision, with early communication and maths forming part of everyday learning rather than standing apart from play.
At the Ofsted inspection on 21 and 22 February 2024, early years provision was graded Outstanding. Communication and language teaching began in preschool, and the curriculum gave children a secure starting point for later learning. Those findings concern early years within the school’s inspection.
Stories, movement and music sit alongside outdoor activity in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. In parent terms, learning happens through play and interaction, with adults helping children develop language, independence and understanding. Small groups complement the resources and activities children can return to throughout a session. Early maths and opportunities to talk are explicit priorities.
Indoor and outdoor spaces both contribute to learning. Early years children have access to the playing field, a large hall and the Forest School area, giving them places for physical activity and exploration beyond the classroom. The PTA has also funded the Preschool Outdoor Area. Stories, rhymes and songs provide repeated opportunities to hear and use language; weekly Jigsaw sessions bring personal, social and health education into preschool learning.
Adults observe children and use those observations to plan their next steps. The Leuven Scale helps staff assess involvement and emotional wellbeing, including when children first start. This keeps attention on how a child feels and participates, as well as what they can do.
A key person gives families an individual point of connection within the nursery team. Parents can share routines, sensory preferences, medical information and ways their child communicates. For children with SEND, staff work with families and outside professionals on support plans and adjustments to provision. Support is shaped around the child.
Care routines accommodate children still developing independence. Nappies and wipes can be supplied where needed, toileting receives encouragement, and quiet areas provide somewhere to rest. Children may bring a comforter. Tapestry lets parents respond to learning observations and add experiences from home, connecting what staff see in nursery with family life.
For children staying through lunch, the eating period is 11:30–12:00. Families can send a healthy packed lunch or order a hot school meal. The setting is nut-aware and asks families to avoid nut products. These arrangements allow a longer session to include food and rest as well as play.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place at Chestnut Park Primary. Nursery and Reception admissions are separate: families must apply again through the normal Reception process by the applicable deadline. Treat choosing nursery and securing a school place as two separate decisions.
The preschool emphasis on communication, self-care and independence supports preparation for later schooling. That educational preparation should be considered separately from the allocation of Reception places.
Bookings have a minimum of 15 hours each week, with sessions that can be combined. Morning runs 09:00–12:00 and Afternoon 12:00–15:00; Extended Morning starts at 08:30, while Extended Afternoon finishes at 15:30. All Day is 09:00–15:00, or families can choose Extended All Day, 08:30–15:30.
After School Club runs 15:30–16:15 for 2-year-olds and 15:30–17:15 for children aged 3–4. Staff handle the transfer from preschool, and places depend on availability. Eligible families can use 15- or 30-hour government funding, including eligible 2-year-old funding. Additional or extended hours and After School Club carry charges; the school confirms current charges and funding codes during enrolment.
Uniform is encouraged. Practical options include a blue polo shirt, jumper or cardigan, comfortable bottoms and shoes children can manage themselves. Label clothing and pack spares, a water bottle and seasonal outdoor items.
The Nursery/Preschool Enquiry Form registers interest and preferred sessions; it is neither a formal application nor a place confirmation. A separate application starts the admissions process, with offers dependent on availability and admissions criteria. Nursery tours can be booked to meet the team. Contact the office on 01275 337 440 or office@chestnutparkschool.org.uk.
Nursery sessions are offered from age 2.
The minimum is 15 hours per week. Families can combine morning, afternoon and extended sessions.
The nursery supports toileting and self-care, and nappies and wipes are welcome where needed.
Eligible families can use 15- or 30-hour government funding, with 2-year-old funding also accepted where eligible. Additional or extended hours and After School Club are chargeable.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal process by the applicable deadline.
