The Burrow

Welcome to The Burrow

Small enough to know every child. Big enough to inspire every child.

The Burrow is our exciting Early Years provision at Kintbury St Mary's CE Nursery & Primary School, created especially for children aged three to five.

Designed around curiosity, creativity and exploration, The Burrow is a place where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. Through a balance of high-quality teaching, purposeful play and meaningful experiences, we provide the very best start to each child's educational journey.

At Kintbury St Mary's, we believe every child deserves to be known as an individual. Our small-school environment allows us to build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring every child develops a genuine sense of belonging from their very first day.

A Place Where Every Child Belongs

Starting nursery or school is a significant milestone, and we work hard to make every child's journey a happy and positive one.

The Burrow offers a warm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be themselves, make friends, build confidence and develop a love of learning. Our dedicated team takes the time to understand each child's unique personality, interests and strengths, creating opportunities that help them thrive.

As part of our close-knit school community, children quickly become part of the Kintbury family.

A school where everyone knows you, everyone matters and everyone belongs.

Learning Through Play

Children learn best when they are actively engaged, exploring their interests and making discoveries for themselves.

Our carefully planned curriculum combines high-quality teacher-led learning with rich opportunities for child-initiated play. Through hands-on experiences, children develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need for the next stage of their education and beyond.

Children enjoy opportunities to:

• Explore and investigate through play
• Develop early reading, writing and mathematical skills
• Build confidence and independence
• Create, imagine and solve problems
• Learn alongside friends
• Explore the natural world through outdoor learning
• Develop communication and language skills
• Take healthy risks and become resilient learners

Big Opportunities in a Small School

At Kintbury St Mary's, children are encouraged to participate, contribute and shine. From outdoor learning and creative projects to music, sport, performances, trips and community events, every child is given opportunities to discover their strengths and develop new interests.

We believe children should be participants, not spectators.

Growing Confident, Kind and Capable Children

Our aim is to develop the whole child.

Alongside strong academic foundations, we nurture confidence, independence, kindness and resilience. Guided by our Christian values, we encourage children to become thoughtful, caring individuals who are ready to make a positive contribution to the world around them.

We want every child to leave us with:

• Curious minds
• Confident voices
• Kind hearts
• A love of learning
• A belief in themselves and their abilities

Why Choose The Burrow?

Know Me

Every child receives individual attention and support from adults who genuinely know and understand them.

Believe in Me

We help children develop confidence, independence and a belief that they can achieve great things.

Give Me Opportunities

From outdoor adventures and creative projects to performances, sport and enrichment experiences, children are encouraged to explore their interests, discover new talents and challenge themselves.

Join Our School Community

Choosing the right start for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make.

At The Burrow, your child will never get lost in the crowd. They will be known, valued and encouraged every step of the way. As part of our close-knit school community, they will develop the confidence, skills and enthusiasm needed for a successful future.

We would be delighted to welcome you to The Burrow and show you what makes Kintbury St Mary's such a special place to learn, grow and thrive.