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WASP @ St. Marks

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
·St. Marks C of E Primary School, Aviary Road, MANCHESTER, M28 2WF · Salford
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Salford

About this day nursery

St Mark's CE Primary, also known as WASP @ St. Marks, is a Church of England school located in Manchester. The school caters to children from Nursery through to Year 6, with a total capacity of 460 students across 15 classes.

The Nursery offers 40 places, with a mix of 20 full-time and 20 part-time options (10 mornings and 10 afternoons). Placement into full-time or part-time sessions in the nursery depends on the child's age, with older children receiving full-time places.

Admissions are managed by the local authority, and applications should be made directly through the Salford Admissions Portal. The school invites parents to welcome meetings and children to "Stay and Play" sessions before their official start.

St Mark's CE Primary emphasises its Christian vision, values, and ethos, integrating these into its daily activities and curriculum.

What it's like

Children arrive at pre-school keen to learn and are greeted enthusiastically by warm and nurturing staff. They follow well-established routines, and those who are a little unsure are sensitively encouraged to settle quickly. Children are encouraged to follow their interests, engaging in a wide range of activities and demonstrating wonderful imaginative skills.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, term time only, from 7.45am until 6pm

Session types

full time, part time morning, part time afternoon

Age range

Nursery to Year 6

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 1 December 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at pre-school keen to learn and are greeted enthusiastically by warm and nurturing staff. They follow well-established routines, and those who are a little unsure are sensitively encouraged to settle quickly. Children are encouraged to follow their interests, engaging in a wide range of activities and demonstrating wonderful imaginative skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff share a passionate vision to support children in becoming happy, school-ready learners.
  • Support for children's communication is a real strength, with staff effectively providing opportunities for language development.
  • Children have meaningful opportunities to practise mathematical skills, developing strong knowledge of number and other concepts.
  • Staff effectively teach children about healthy lifestyles, acting as good role models and establishing understanding of health and hygiene.
  • Parents and carers are extremely complimentary about children's progress and describe the pre-school as 'a calming, supportive and friendly environment, where children have fun.'

Areas to develop

  • 1extend opportunities for children to consistently develop and practise their independence skills
  • 2strengthen monitoring and evaluation of practice to identify and drive improvements in a timely manner.
Inspection #10263512 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

a calming, supportive and friendly environment, where children have fun.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly. Staff seek advice and training from the local authority and other agencies, such as speech and language therapy, to provide intervention and support. This helps to ensure children with SEND make progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Staff support children to be physically active. Children use a range of skills as they enjoy chasing bubbles, climbing, balancing and using scooters in the outdoor area. This has a positive impact on children's physical development.

Inspection history

Date: December 2008

  • December 2022Good
  • May 2017Good
  • March 2015Good
  • December 2008Good

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