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St Monica's Nursery and Forest School # St Monica's Nursery and Forest School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · St Monica's Close, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AW · Warrington Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Warrington About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 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. Catholic primary school Forest School programme Strong values education Admissions for primary and nursery ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.stmonicasprimary.co.uk/page/admissions/100598) ## Key facts Waitlist 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Monica's Nursery and Forest School Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10397266 Lead inspector Michelle Highcock [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279495)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395744) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.stmonicasprimary.co.uk/page/st-monicas-nursery/115192) St Monica's Close, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AW Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.57208/53.36413/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Warrington - [Day nurseries in Warrington](/search?q=Warrington) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-monica-s-nursery-and-forest-school-wa4-3aw-ey395744) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Monica's Nursery and Forest School Last inspected 7 May 2025 · Michelle Highcock Overall effectiveness Good 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. Inspector highlights - Leaders quickly identify any breaches to requirements and put stringent measures in place to minimise the risk to children. - Leaders and staff have developed their own curriculum which is sequenced and bespoke to the children who are attending the setting. - Staff teach children about health and self-care. - Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. - Staff know their key children extremely well and have built up good relationships with them and their families. - Leaders carry out regular supervisions and appraisals with staff. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's understanding of curriculum intent to ensure their teaching is more precisely focused on what they want children to learn Inspection #10397266 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279495) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision 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. Outdoor space Staff offer forest school activities, where children can explore nature and wildlife. Inspection history Date: February 2010 - May 2025 Good - January 2020 Good - March 2016 Outstanding - February 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about St Monica's Nursery and Forest School ### What kind of childcare setting is St Monica's Nursery and Forest School? ### Does St Monica's Nursery and Forest School have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the opening hours at St Monica's Nursery and Forest School? ### How does St Monica's Nursery and Forest School support children with SEND? ## About the setting 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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