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Nursery at Woodmansey Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play sets the pace at Woodmansey, with stories sparking activities and children given time to pursue their own ideas. The nursery belongs to Woodmansey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School on Hull Road and takes applications once children have turned three. Early learning takes place in the Foundation Unit, where the curriculum draws on children’s interests, the grounds and the church calendar.
Independence is an explicit aim. The pre-school encourages children to choose, tackle problems and accept responsibilities, giving everyday play a practical purpose alongside early learning.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) takes shape through play indoors and outside, with adult-guided learning alongside activities children choose themselves. Short daily groups focus on maths and phonics; circle times and Get together sessions bring children together. There is also time to develop their own interests. This gives the day a rhythm of shared learning and individual exploration.
Books often provide the starting point, and vocabulary receives attention throughout the day. In October 2025, the Foundation Stage Unit baked flatbread after exploring Little Red Hen. In January 2026, children used small-world play to act out the Polish tale of Smok the Wawel dragon, building a king’s castle or a dragon’s cave. These are concrete examples of stories becoming things to make, discuss and enact. Hockey also featured in the unit’s January activities, adding physical play to the picture.
The Foundation Stage Unit has received refurbishment support from the Woodmansey PTFA. Learning also uses the school grounds, so the environment extends beyond the indoor space. In May 2023, Ofsted found that small early-years cohorts enabled staff to adjust curriculum content to individual needs, using what children already understood to decide what came next. Nursery phonics began with games focused on listening. However, subject leaders needed a clearer understanding of curriculum teaching across all phases, an improvement point relevant to oversight of early learning too.
Settling begins through contact with families: home or nursery visits and stay and play sessions help introduce children to nursery life. That gives families and staff opportunities to establish familiarity before the new routine takes hold.
Adults adapt how they teach so children can participate in activities in ways that suit their needs. Parents can also request a discussion with the school’s SEND lead, providing a direct route for talking about additional support.
Lunches come from Molescroft Primary in Beverley. Choices include a filled jacket potato, a hot dish or a tortilla wrap with salad. Meal allergen information can be requested from the office, a useful step for families managing food allergies.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority by its application deadline. East Riding of Yorkshire Council coordinates school admissions, but families living outside the East Riding apply through the authority where they live. No supplementary information form is required.
Keep the two decisions separate: choosing the nursery’s daily experience and applying for a school place. Submit the Reception application on time, because late applications are considered after those received by the deadline.
Children can join in September, January or April after turning three. Nursery enquiries can go to the school office on 01482 862186 or woodmansey.primary@eastriding.gov.uk. School visits can be arranged by calling 01482 861762, giving families a chance to discuss the provision before applying.
The address is Hull Road, Woodmansey, HU17 0TH. For families weighing up the daily journey, arranging a visit provides a practical opportunity to consider the location alongside the nursery’s play-based approach.
Applications can be submitted once your child has turned three. Entry points are September, January and April.
Children learn through indoor and outdoor play, with daily short maths and phonics groups, circle times and time to follow their own interests.
The school works with families through home or nursery visits and stay and play sessions to introduce children to nursery life.
No. You must apply separately through your home local authority by its application deadline. Nursery attendance does not guarantee admission.
Lunches are catered by Molescroft Primary in Beverley. Options include hot meals, jacket potatoes and tortilla wraps with salad. Ask the school office for meal allergen information.
