Nursery
Our Nursery and Reception offer flexible, personalised care for boys and girls from 2½ years old.
Our Nursery
Our Nursery is led by highly qualified staff who provide exceptional care and deliver imaginative, engaging learning experiences every day.
You can choose extended hours (8am–6pm) which includes breakfast and after school clubs, school hours (8.30am–3.30pm), or morning and/or afternoon sessions to suit your family’s needs. Entry is available throughout the school year.
Our dedicated Nursery staff build strong relationships with each child and their family, creating exciting, play-based learning experiences rooted in each child’s interests. With supervision levels above EYFS requirements and specialist teaching in Music and PE, we ensure exceptional care and a rich learning environment.
Waterproofs, wellies and space
Outdoor and physical education are woven into our daily life. As we like to say, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” That’s why waterproofs and wellies are essential parts of our uniform, ensuring that Nursery children can learn and play outside all year round.
Our expansive 13 acres site and unique outdoor environment offers a rich, natural space where young minds can grow and thrive. In Forest School, for example, children explore the natural world with all their senses, building curiosity, resilience, and a deep appreciation for their surroundings. Together, these experiences lay the foundations for lifelong learning and well-being.
Specialist teaching
Each week, our Nursery children also enjoy lessons with our specialist P.E. teachers, who help them develop gross and fine motor skills, coordination and confidence. They also benefit from lessons with a specialist Music teacher.
Growing independence
Throughout the year, we focus on building strong relationships, fostering independence, and nurturing confident, independent learners. This lays the essential foundations for a smooth transition into Reception, providing a supportive and stimulating environment where children feel secure, engaged, and ready for the next stage of their learning journey.
For further information on the next step of our Admissions process to Nursery or Reception see our Admissions page or to book a visit.
“Whatever magic it is that the Head and her team are working that seems to result in so many smiling faces; don’t change it!”
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“The children enjoy the farm, the play areas and all the space that St Augustine’s Priory has to offer.
- Parent
"The teachers are excellent and the atmosphere is kind, nurturing and encouraging. Our son thrived here.”
- Parent
“We sent you our baby and within a few months you sent back a little girl who can read, write, add, sing and dance.”
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