Our Nursery & How to Apply
Welcome to our Nursery at St Ignatius Catholic Primary School, Ossett, where children are supported to settle happily, grow in confidence and develop a love of learning from the very start.
Our Nursery is open to families across Ossett and the surrounding areas, including Horbury, Dewsbury, Earlsheaton and Chidswell. We welcome enquiries throughout the year for children aged 3+, subject to availability, and families are welcome to apply ahead of time to secure a place.
As a Catholic school, our values of kindness, respect and care are at the heart of daily life, and we warmly welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds.
Why Choose our Nursery
🧱 Expert-led teaching: setting strong foundations
Our experienced Early Years team provides high-quality teaching and care, helping children develop communication, confidence and independence.
🛝 A nurturing learning environment
A thoughtfully designed indoor environment and dedicated outdoor area support purposeful play and exploration every day.
🥣 Supporting families: Breakfast Club and Wrap-around Care
We offer on-site Breakfast Club and after-school provision, supporting busy families with consistent care.
👣 Developing independence and a smooth transition into Reception
Children build routines, confidence and independence to support a positive transition into Reception.
Additional Benefits
Further Information
Up to 30 hours term-time only Nursery provision is available. Families eligible for the extended entitlement may attend Monday to Friday, 9:00–15:00.
Paid Nursery sessions are available at £5.50 per hour.
On-site Breakfast Club and after-school provision are available. Please inform the school once you have applied if you require wrap-around care.
Warm school lunches are available.
Some pupils may be eligible for Free School Meals. Please visit Apply for free school meals page on the GOV.UK website more information.
Nursery pupils are invited to wear the school uniform.
For information about our full Early Years Curriculum and approach to early phonics, please visit our EYFS Curriculum page.
Please see our Policies page for policies relating to our nursery provision.
Start your Nursery application
We welcome enquiries from families across Ossett and the surrounding areas.
To request a call back or arrange a visit, please complete the form below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly on 01924 271625 or admin@stig.bkcat.uk.