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Nursery at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Welly walks, story-led play and time with older children give Sprites its school-connected character. This is North Cadbury Church of England Primary School’s on-site preschool, with early-years learning beginning at age two. At the September 2023 inspection, preschool children joined older pupils for school celebrations and assemblies, giving them contact with wider school life.
Ofsted graded early years Good at the September 2023 inspection. Two school-wide improvement priorities were embedding attendance follow-up procedures and turning monitoring information into more precise development actions; these were not identified as nursery-specific weaknesses.
Books provide starting points for learning, while children’s interests and needs influence the activities. Play and exploration happen indoors and outside. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together learning to communicate, move, manage feelings and relationships, alongside early number work, literacy, creativity and discovering the world. In parent terms, development extends beyond learning letters.
Development Matters guides planning and assessment. Staff discuss each child’s progress and next steps at a dedicated meeting each term, giving individual development a place in the planning process. In September 2023, adults working with nursery children used skilful interaction to extend language, and preschool children explored letter shapes and sounds. Conversation matters here as well as early reading.
Sprites and Pixies, the Reception class, meet weekly, usually for welly walks or Fun Fridays. Fun Fridays introduce vocabulary in different situations, while the weekly shared activities give younger children opportunities to spend time with their next class. Music also starts early: the 2024–2025 programme included nursery children beginning to use untuned instruments, providing another form of practical exploration.
In September 2023, preschool children ate lunch with Key Stage 1 pupils. Families can choose school meals through ParentPay or provide a packed lunch. Meal bookings close at midnight on Sunday, eight days before the relevant week, so lunch choices need advance planning. Preschool meals are charged; contact the school for current charges.
Packed lunches must exclude nuts. The school aims to keep nuts out but cannot guarantee a nut-free environment, an important distinction for families managing allergies. Parents should tell staff about allergies and request a medical care plan.
For developmental concerns, start with the class teacher, then arrange contact with the SENCo through the office. Early-years staff monitor development and respond to emerging difficulties. Support follows an Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle, with parents involved in considering needs and reviewing provision. An early-years safeguarding lead provides a specific point of responsibility within the school’s safeguarding team.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. For September 2026 entry, attendance at Sprites conferred no priority: allocation used criteria concerning care status, eligible teachers’ children, siblings and catchment, rather than nursery attendance. Families must make a separate Reception application through Somerset’s admissions process, by the deadline for their child’s entry year.
Familiarity is a separate benefit. Weekly activities with Pixies provide contact before the move. Summer settling sessions prepare children for Reception, with extra sessions possible where needed. Children identified with SEND have a School Entry Planning meeting involving parents, preschool and school staff, plus relevant external professionals, so support can be planned across the transition.
The school office handles initial enquiries: telephone 01963 440420 or email office@northcadbury.ppat365.org. Visits can be arranged through the office, giving families an opportunity to meet the team and discuss the provision.
Parking. Space immediately outside the school is very limited. Parents may use the Catash Inn car park for morning drop-off and afternoon collection, which gives families a practical alternative to parking directly outside.
Sprites is the on-site preschool at North Cadbury Church of England Primary School.
Learning combines indoor and outdoor play, story-based topics and early language, literacy and number work. Development Matters supports planning and assessment.
Yes. Preschool meals are charged and booked through ParentPay. Packed lunches are also an option and must exclude nuts.
No. A separate application through Somerset is required. Nursery attendance gave no priority for September 2026 Reception entry.
Contact the school office on 01963 440420 or email office@northcadbury.ppat365.org to arrange a suitable time.
