Both of my children attended St Augustine’s and I couldn’t recommend it more… their needs were met despite being very different and our expectations exceeded."

 

These words from a parent and Primary school deputy head capture what makes St Augustine’s Priory Nursery so special. With caring, expert staff and a nurturing, faith-led community, our Nursery offers an exceptional start to school life.

At St Augustine’s Priory Nursery, we follow the EYFS curriculum, enriched with a unique blend of creative learning, outdoor exploration, and specialist teaching to nurture confident, independent learners from the very start.

Children learn through play, discovery, and guided teaching in a warm, supportive environment rooted in our Catholic faith ethos. We welcome families from all faiths and our close-knit community fosters a strong sense of belonging, kindness, and respect for others; values we promote every day in the classroom and beyond.

Our Nursery provides a purposeful balance of teacher-led learning and child-initiated exploration, helping every child build early skills in Literacy, Maths, Communication, and Physical Development. Learning is theme-based, allowing children to make meaningful connections between subjects and the world around them.

A highlight of our early years setting is our onsite farm, where children engage with nature, animal care, and sustainability first-hand. Coupled with extensive outdoor learning opportunities, this encourages environmental awareness, curiosity, and real-world understanding in line with EYFS goals.

Dynamic specialist teachers lead enriching sessions in Music and PE and our pupils get involved in performances and celebrations right from Nursery, ensuring a broad and balanced start to learning. Children are well prepared for Reception, developing key skills, confidence, and a love of learning that lasts well beyond their early years.

At St Augustine’s Priory, Nursery is where curiosity begins, friendships form, and a lifelong learning journey is joyfully set in motion for a successful and fearless future.