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Nursery at Newton Village Academy
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Rabbits Class puts nursery children alongside Reception pupils, with an indoor classroom, outdoor space and learning activities children can return to throughout a session. This is the nursery at Newton Village Academy in Newton-in-Furness. The class has 20 places shared across the two age groups, rather than 20 nursery places alone.
Children begin in the term after their third birthday, with September, January or Easter starts depending on age and space. The mixed class gives nursery children a familiar school setting before the next stage, although admission to Reception remains a separate decision.
Indoor and outdoor learning are both part of the class provision. Activities remain accessible for children to explore, while open-ended challenges are adjusted for different abilities. That gives the session room for individual exploration alongside tasks shaped to children's needs. The wider school grounds include two enclosed spaces for younger children, as well as grass and an adventure playground.
A two-year curriculum cycle organises learning in the mixed class. Read, Write Inc Phonics is used from Nursery, giving early reading and writing a named approach. The early years foundation stage here includes stories, rhymes, early writing and activities that develop conversation and social interaction: learning to communicate is part of the learning itself.
Beyond the classroom, nursery children visit the Westmorland Show during the autumn term. Farm to Fork, run by Ladies in Pigs, takes place annually for all children and introduces where food comes from. These are concrete links between learning and the farming community around the school.
Settling begins before a child's first session. New children are invited to meet their teacher and classmates, and a home visit gives families time to ask questions. Those meetings introduce the people who will become part of the child's daily routine.
Parents have class teacher email contacts, with consultations in autumn and spring and an individual report towards the summer term's end. Longer conversations can be arranged through the office. This gives families both a direct contact and scheduled opportunities to discuss progress.
School lunches follow a three-week menu rotation. Choices include a daily vegetarian meal, a filled jacket potato alternative and a deli bar with grains, salads and breads. ParentPay handles meal orders; special diets can be accommodated, and food allergy concerns can be discussed with the school. Current meal charges should be obtained from the school.
Additional needs. In June 2025, some SEND learning targets across the school lacked precision, which sometimes limited how effectively activities were adapted. Families should consider how their child's targets will be defined and reviewed. This was a school-wide concern, rather than a nursery-specific finding.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application using the online form or paper SA1 form, by the January deadline. Decisions are communicated in April. Keep this application separate from arranging nursery attendance.
The shared Rabbits Class provides continuity of surroundings. New starters also have an induction programme with a chance to meet children and the teacher before starting. Familiarity is useful preparation; it does not secure admission.
Five morning sessions run each week, from 8:50am to 11:50am. Eligible children can access 30-hour provision, and additional afternoon sessions carry a charge. Nursery forms are collected from the main school office and returned to the administrator.
Wraparound care includes nursery children. Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am to 8:50am, with fruit, yogurt, toast or cereal. After-school bookings run from 3:10pm until either 4:15pm or 5pm; the later option includes a drink and snack. Book through ParentPay and pay in advance.
Uniform is required. Second-hand items can be obtained through the school office, subject to availability. To enquire or arrange a personal tour, call 01229 462718; general enquiries can also go to office@newtonvillageacademy.co.uk.
Children start in the term after turning three. Entry points are September, January and Easter, depending on age and available space.
Nursery mornings run from 8:50am to 11:50am, five mornings a week. Eligible children can also access 30-hour provision.
No. A separate Reception application is required using the online form or paper SA1 form, by the January deadline.
Yes. Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am to 8:50am. After-school sessions start at 3:10pm and finish at either 4:15pm or 5pm. Bookings are made through ParentPay and paid for in advance.
Before starting, children are invited to meet their teacher and classmates. Families also receive a home visit with an opportunity to ask questions.
