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Nursery at Stead Lane Primary School
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Language starts early at Stead Lane: vocabulary development begins in the Nursery class, giving children an early focus on the words they use to express themselves. The nursery sits within Stead Lane Primary School in Bedlington, where the school’s age range begins at three.
Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 7 and 8 June 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Three attendance patterns shape the nursery day: a morning session, an afternoon session and a longer day for 30-hour children. The shorter sessions each last three hours, giving families a choice between an early start and an afternoon finish.
Within the early years foundation stage (EYFS), language, early number learning and interest in the surrounding environment are concrete strands of children’s learning here. In June 2023, vocabulary teaching began in Nursery, while children across early years started number learning promptly. These foundations matter before more formal learning develops.
Children’s engagement was one feature of the Good early years judgement in June 2023. Nursery vocabulary work and the early introduction of numbers make that focus on learning concrete for parents.
For families discussing special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the Deputy Headteacher also holds the SEND coordinator role. Meetings to discuss a child can be arranged through the school office by email or telephone. This gives parents a direct route to the member of the leadership team responsible for SEND.
Northumberland Information, Advice and Support Service provides a separate contact for families seeking impartial SEND advice or additional support. Northumberland’s local offer is another route to information about support for children and their families.
The school aims to support families through difficulties such as illness, separation or a shortage of family support. It says concerns about a child will normally be discussed with parents first, with exceptional circumstances allowing action before that conversation. Families can raise concerns with a relevant staff member or use the complaints procedure.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by the applicable deadline.
The school application route uses a School Preference Form obtained through Northumberland County Council and returned to the school. The local authority tells families whether a school place is available. Treat that application as a separate task from arranging nursery attendance.
Morning attendance runs from 8.45am to 11.45am, with collection doors opening at 11.40am. Afternoon attendance runs from 12.15pm to 3.15pm; collection doors open at 3.10pm. Each pattern totals 15 hours per week.
For 30-hour children, the day runs from 8.45am until 3.15pm and totals 32.5 hours per week. The distinction between the 30-hour label and the longer timetable matters when planning collection and family working hours.
Contact the school office on 01670 823171 or email admin@steadlane.northumberland.sch.uk for nursery enquiries. School visits can be booked by email, giving families an opportunity to look around before choosing the provision.
Morning sessions run from 8.45am to 11.45am and afternoon sessions from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. For 30-hour children, attendance runs from 8.45am to 3.15pm.
Doors open at 11.40am for the morning session and 3.10pm for the afternoon session.
No. Families need to make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by the applicable deadline.
A meeting with the Deputy Headteacher, who is also the SEND coordinator, can be arranged by emailing admin@steadlane.northumberland.sch.uk or calling 01670 823171.
Yes. Email admin@steadlane.northumberland.sch.uk to arrange a school visit.
