Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston

Fulwood Row, Fulwood, Preston PR2 5RW
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Welcome to Highfield Priory Nursery and Pre-School. They welcome children between 2 and 4 years of age in their cosy converted home from home.

Highfield Priory's children have the freedom to experiment, discover and explore in its large outdoor area and carefully considered indoor learning environments. Who knows what trigger will ignite the spark that leads to the next architect, scientist or explorer? They have a large outdoor area that offers opportunities to be creative, physical and curious, whether this is painting in puddles, climbing on their new outdoor area or using a magnifying glass to carefully look at bugs under logs. Everything is an opportunity to learn!

Highfield Priory Nursery and Pre School promotes Forest Schooling, which is set within their beautiful private ‘Highfield Haven’. They have their very own Forest School Leader who ensures your children's days follow the rhythms of the children and the environment. Forest School is a long-term child-led educational process that promotes, observes and explicitly supports the social, emotional and physical development of children in a Woodland surrounding. All ages access forest school or nature-nurture sessions at Highfield Priory Nursery and Pre-school.

Highfield Priory allows children the freedom to explore, play and be themselves, whilst being at one with nature. Their days are child-led, they provide natural resources, tools, equipment, and structures. They find this freedom provides children with the opportunity to be creative and use their imagination to get lost in their world as they engage in play and use open-ended natural resources to support their play. A place where sticks become wands, trees become forts and children become dragons! The learning opportunities in this magical space are endless.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Highfield Priory School Ltd
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Jeremy Duke (Headmaster)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Registered Charity Number

  • 532262

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Pre-School – Aged 3 + Full Day (8.00am to 3.30pm) £55.00
    Nursery 3 years old – Full Day (8.00am to 6.00pm) £61.00
    Nursery 2 years old – Full Day (8.00am to 6.00pm) £69.75

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is off-road parking available on the school site.

Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston Reviews (31)

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Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston has a Review Score of 10 (9.993) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston has 31 reviews.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really pleased with Highfield. Since we moved our little girl she has really been given the opportunity to be herself and she is now so confident and is thriving in every aspect! The extra activities provided are amazing and I can't fault the nursery at all!
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Review from I B (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly incredible nursery. The staff are so kind and patient with the children and the activities are fun, engaging and they even go on school trips. It feels like every activity has been meticulously planned with the children, their development and enjoyment in mind.


The facilities are lovely, bright

and clean, and the children spend lots of time outside getting fresh air (they love the forest school). It's also really nice that they use the facilities of the main school. Healthy meal options too.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started nursery at Highfield Priory Nursery in January and by the end of the first week he was walking in with confidence. The staff are extremely nurturing and helped him settle in so well. As soon as we mention nursery, he gets excited which is a true testament to the team! He is doing
so many interesting things and is learning so much already. The communication from the staff is excellent. I can't wait to see how much he develops in such a nurturing environment!
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Review from Hamza S (Father of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the teaching staff are loving and caring. What more could a parent ask for when dropping their child off every day?! As a parent, I feel at ease knowing that the attention given is second to none; with a great amount of attention and thought given to the children's enjoyment, welfare and overall
experience.
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Review from Z A (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my own experience, I have found the nursery at Highfield Priory to be excellent for my 2-year-old son. He settled in straight away and is always happy at pick up thanks to the warm and friendly staff who are highly experienced and great at what they do.
I have been impressed at the array of activities
the children do such as forest school, sessions in the dance studio, weekly library visits, baking, sessions outdoors etc. All of these activities are helping to develop my son's confidence and a variety of skills. It is evident that the nursery is managed extremely well and all staff members take pride in the work they do which shows up on their smiles and the children's smiles too. I would encourage the staff to keep up the great work and to keep looking at opportunities for continuous improvement. This could even involve capturing ideas from parents, staff members and other leading nurseries around the country in order to keep evolving with the times.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent nursery. All the staff are welcoming and friendly and have taken such good care of my twin boys. My boys started when they were 2 years old and I can see the progress they have made over the past 18 months. I can't recommend them enough!
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Review from Christopher M (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Our child was very happy during her time here. The teachers/staff are all lovely and kept us informed on our daughter's progress. I feel she thrived in the pre-school/nursery environment, we were very pleased we chose Highfield. She was always pleased to go into nursery and all I wanted
for her was to be happy and safe and both of those wishes were fully met.
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Review from Sasha E (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don't quite have the words to express how much our little boy loves going to nursery at Highfield. From his first day, he was surrounded with warmth and care, fun and play, and a brilliant learning environment, even having access to forest school twice a week. He has grown in all areas and we are
so happy that he is happy. The staff are amazingly kind, generous and patient, and it's a testament to the quality of the nursery that most of them have been working there for years. As a family, we are looking forward to the rest of his Highfield journey.
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Review from Josh R (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highfield Nursery has provided my daughter with the best possible start in her educational career.
They have given her every opportunity to thrive and grow, to satisfy her curiosity and to explore new and exciting ideas as well as supporting her self-belief.
The teaching staff are amazing, forming
a lasting bond which allows children to feel comfortable and be themselves, they are always courteous and enthusiastic which is such a breath of fresh air.
I could not have asked for a better start for my child, the money spent on education at Highfield is the best investment you can make in your little one.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Highfield Priory Nursery and Pre-School and I have found the provision to be excellent. From an educational perspective, the curriculum covers all key and statutory requirements whilst ensuring that the delivery is child-centred and tailored to the needs of the individual.
Where additional support is required this is always given in partnership with home. Communication is excellent on both informal and formal channels. Pastoral care is at the core of the provision with safeguarding running throughout and is again reinforced with positive practice and interaction. Values and ethos are evident in staff interactions with the children and this is reflected in the positive relationships created. School support staff assist in administrative matters and provide excellent communication. Despite a recent fire and change of building staff have dealt with this in such a way that it has not impacted on the children and their environment continues to help them flourish.
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Review from L K (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am exceptionally pleased with the development my child has shown since joining Highfield. The teachers are caring and very professional.
My child has significantly matured in all areas of child development. The curriculum provides a wide range of activities from forest school to dancing. Strong
values are instilled in the pupils from nursery and there is a culture of respect and togetherness.
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Review from Olivia M (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highfield Priory Nursery has been fantastic from start to finish.
The staff are outstanding! You can clearly see they're genuinely concerned about the quality of care your children receive.
Each term they have a 'focus week' on your child. This involves them being individually studied to see what
their interests are, what they excel at and any area they may need extra attention on.
You're regularly brought in for parents' evening to keep you up to date on their progress and performance.
They often check if there are any changes in the children's personal lives, making sure the children are getting (if possible) even more care where necessary.
The facilities are amazing as well, with the children frequently experiencing dance classes, the sports hall, forest school, baking and plenty more. The garden is also massive and they get lots of time outside.
I'm sad to see my child leaving Nursery but I'm excited to watch her progress through the school.
This place is worth every penny!
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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not be more delighted with how our daughter has settled and is progressing at Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston. She is so happy at nursery, looks forward to going every day and has created lovely relationships with the staff and the other children.


Our daughter is able to follow

her interests while being guided to develop skills. In particular, her vocabulary has come on incredibly and her interest in reading and development of early phonics is wonderful.


The activities the children do (forest school, weekly library visits, dancing to name but a few) have developed her confidence and love of the outdoors.


The nursery is managed excellently and the whole team are clearly dedicated to their jobs and love working with the children.


The food the children are offered is delicious and nutritious and our daughter always asks for seconds! The staff also manage to get a very reluctant sleeper to nap each day!


I recommend this nursery to everyone!

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Review from Nigel E (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a happy environment. New activities all the time. Very creative with the children. Clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Outdoor space is great for playing and learning. Very happy with the kids being there.
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Review from P T (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery, with caring and excellent staff who have been looking after my son for the last year and a half. He loves going to nursery because he always has fun. I can see how my son's skills, awareness and personality have developed since joining.
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Review from Rachel J (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston since she was eleven months old, she is now three and a half years. The nursery staff have always been fantastic with the care they provide her with and the support they offer to my partner and I. We are always very confident
that she is being well looked after and cared for. My daughter settled in very quickly and it's clear to see how much she enjoys her days there. The activities offered to the children really do give them the opportunity to embrace all their senses. Receiving the 'focus week' reports with photos gives me an insight into how much fun my daughter and her friends have together. The forest school activities are by far her favourite, she loves being outside with her friends in the woods learning new skills, making dens and learning about nature. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the nursery to others. It offers fantastic opportunities for children to achieve their potential.
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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston is like a home from home for my two children who attend. My little boy has been there from twelve months old and is now in the preschool and he really enjoys all the activities, including p.e,dancing and Forrest school. My little girl has also attended since
she was twelve months old and she’s now in nursery. She loves all the activities and learning experiences on offer, especially the messy play and splashing in the puddles with her friends. All the staff are very experienced, very friendly and make you feel super welcome. I would highly recommend Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston to anyone.
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Review from Fiona A (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with fantastic members of staff and brilliant facilities. My girls have always absolutely loved coming. Great 'wrap-around' care with an easy transition into preschool and school. A ten out of ten from us.
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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have attended Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston since they were six months old. My youngest is still going, currently five days a week and loves it. The staff are wonderfully caring and dedicated, yet honest about what kind of day the children have had. I am able to work
every day knowing my daughters are cared for and stimulated to a high standard, with a wide range of activities including many outdoors and forestry types of tasks.
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Review from Mervette I (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent nursery. I have enrolled both of my children here and my eldest has stayed on to go to the school. Both children love it and in turn that makes me very happy and confident in my choice.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.993)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.993) out of 10 for Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.993 for Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.993
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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All Staff At Highfield Priory Nursery

Job Title: Nursery Practitioners

We are so proud of our staff team who are genuine, caring and most of all great fun!


Our team are trained to the highest level and it is their support and respect for the children and one another which makes Highfield such a fantastic nursery to be a part of.


Passionate about Early Years our staff are hand-picked to create an outstanding home from home environment. It is our staff that add the special magic to your child's day and are therefore carefully selected having successfully completed a rigorous recruitment process.



All of our practitioners:


Hold an enhanced DBS check


Paediatric first aid


All practitioners are qualified to level 3 childcare qualification and above (apprentices are working towards level 3)


Safeguarding and Child Protection training level 1 & 2

Frequently Asked Questions about Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston

What is the Age Range of Children that Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston accepts?

Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston Open?

Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston have capacity for?

Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Highfield Priory Nursery and School, Preston to the centre of Preston?

2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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