St Monica's Nursery and Forest School, located in Warrington, WA4 3AW, is a Catholic primary school offering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to love learning and apply Christian values in their everyday lives. The school is situated in Appleton with convenient transport links to Stockton Heath and Grappenhall.
Admissions for reception places involve applying online through Warrington Borough Council, completing a school supplementary form, and providing a baptismal certificate if applicable. The school has recently reduced its Published Admission Number (PAN) for Reception intake to 20 for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic years to ensure financial stability and effective class organisation.
Beyond core academics, St Monica's places a strong emphasis on a diverse curriculum that includes Religious Education, Science, Computing & ICT, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Music, Art and Design, French, Physical Education, and Personal, Social, Relationships, Health & Economic (PSRHE) Education. The school also offers a Forest School programme, integrating outdoor learning into the children's development.
Various pages on the website cater to parents, providing information on term dates, before and after school care, school uniform, and support resources.
Our ethos
At St Monica's, we believe in "Loving to learn, learning to love like Jesus." This ethos guides our commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning within a caring, Catholic environment, encouraging children to embody Christian values.
What it's like
Children are happy and settled. Staff provide opportunities for children to explore, including forest school activities and visits from community members. Children learn about life cycles, diverse cultures through celebrations, and discuss their families, homes, and differences.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Apply online at the Warrington Borough Council Admissions page found here: https://www.warrington.gov.uk/primary-school-admissions. Visit school and fill in a School Supplementary Form. If your child is a baptised Catholic, provide a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. If your child is from another faith or baptised in a different Christian denomination, provide details on the supplementary form and any additional written information from your faith leader.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Last inspected 7 May 2025 · Michelle Highcock
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and settled. Staff provide opportunities for children to explore, including forest school activities and visits from community members. Children learn about life cycles, diverse cultures through celebrations, and discuss their families, homes, and differences.
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Inclusion & environment
Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Staff work closely with other professionals, such as occupational therapists and speech and language therapists to ensure children receive the personalised support they need to make progress. They implement plans set by professionals to ensure children are meeting their goals.
Staff offer forest school activities, where children can explore nature and wildlife.
Date: February 2010
St Monica's Nursery and Forest School registered in 2009 and is organised by a committee of trustees. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff, with four at level 3 and above qualifications. It opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm during term time only and receives funding for early education.
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