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[West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery # Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2024) · Whitchurch VA School, Whitchurch, Ross-on-wye, HR9 6DA · Herefordshire Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Herefordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery offers a vibrant and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, kindness, and respect. They provide a creative, fun-filled, and enquiry-based curriculum tailored to each child's individual needs, fostering curiosity, independence, and critical thinking through purposeful play, underpinned by a growth mindset ethos. The nursery team, with extensive experience and qualifications, is dedicated to ensuring children receive the best experiences and highest standards. The nursery benefits from on-site specialist teaching in areas like PE and speech and language therapy, as well as an osteopath. Being located within the primary school allows for seamless transitions to Reception and access to excellent facilities such as indoor and outdoor classrooms, a woodland area, and a wellbeing cafe. Unique offerings include a Story Telling School, Forest School, and Farm School, along with dedicated woodwork workshops that promote creativity, problem-solving, and a sense of agency. The nursery emphasises a strong partnership with parents and a commitment to children's holistic development. Our ethos The nursery provides a creative, fun-filled, and enquiry-based curriculum fostering curiosity, independence, and critical thinking through purposeful play, underpinned by a growth mindset ethos. They are committed to children's holistic development and offer unique experiences like Forest School and Farm School. What it's like Staff create a positive, calm and stimulating learning environment that helps children remain focused, engaged and enthused. Babies explore through sensory play, toddlers bake and learn mathematical language, and older children develop critical thinking through woodworking and problem-solving. This outstanding provision ensures children are well-supported across all age groups. Forest School Farm School On-site specialist support Seamless transition to primary school Woodwork workshops ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://whitchurchschool.org.uk/About/Admissions/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 5.15pm, all year around, except for one week at Christmas. Age range Birth to 4 years old ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10335049 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253430)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661386) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=whitchurch-ce-primary-school-nursery-hr9-6da-2661386) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery Last inspected 3 May 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff create a positive, calm and stimulating learning environment that helps children remain focused, engaged and enthused. Babies explore through sensory play, toddlers bake and learn mathematical language, and older children develop critical thinking through woodworking and problem-solving. This outstanding provision ensures children are well-supported across all age groups. Inspector highlights - Leaders are inspiring, with a clear vision and high ambitions for each child, ensuring all children receive the best support, care and education. - Leaders have an in-depth knowledge of the local community they serve, regularly reviewing and adjusting services to consistently meet families' needs. - Leaders have designed and implemented an unquestionably ambitious and varied curriculum, sequenced exceptionally well, with high-quality learning experiences that extend children's knowledge and skills. - Children consistently hear rich language from staff, building vocabulary through signs, new words, modelling, narrating play, and animated story reading, fostering a love of books. - Staff's exceptional knowledge of their key children allows them to identify and plan for any developmental gaps, working with others to enhance progress for children with SEND and provide swift support. Inspection #10335049 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253430) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are overwhelmed by the amount of support, love and care both they and their children receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have a strong understanding of how to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and offer the right support. Staff's exceptional knowledge of their key children allows them to identify and plan for any gaps in their development. They work in partnership with others to implement strategies to enhance children's progress. This ensures that children with SEND thrive and receive swift support. Outdoor space The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Staff provide children with rich experiences that develop their awareness of the wider world; for example, they take children out in the local community to explore nature and meet other people. Inspection history Date: May 2024 - July 2024 Outstanding - May 2024 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery ### What age children does Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery take? ### What outdoor learning space is used at Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery? ### Which area does Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery serve? ### When is Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery open? ### How did Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How are meals and snacks handled at Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ross-on-wye Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Llangrove Leapfrogs Ross-on-Wye · HR9 6EZ ](/nursery/llangrove-leapfrogs-hr9-6ez-ey383254) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Greenwoods Nursery English Bicknor Coleford · GL16 7PG ](/nursery/greenwoods-nursery-limited-english-bicknor-gl16-7pg-2679207) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Berry Hill Under 5's Group Coleford · GL16 7QW ](/nursery/berry-hill-under-5-s-group-gl16-7qw-ey449671) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre Coleford · GL16 8DU 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-forest-of-dean-children-s-opportunity-centre-gl16-8du-101592) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Little Stars Nursery Coleford · GL16 8DN ](/nursery/little-stars-nursery-gl16-8dn-2496951) - [ Awaiting first inspection 4.7 mi ### St Joseph's Nursery Ross-on-Wye · HR9 5AW ](/nursery/st-joseph-s-nursery-hr9-5aw-2801445) [See all nurseries in Ross-on-wye →](/search?q=Ross-on-wye) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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