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Nursery at Stickney Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A book of the week can begin with a child's interests or something a parent shares on Tapestry. That connection between home and play gives Stickney's nursery its character: children's interests help shape what happens next, rather than simply supplying a theme for an activity.
The nursery belongs to Stickney Church of England Primary School and takes children aged 2 to 4, with funded and privately paid places. It forms part of the school's early years provision. Ofsted judged early years Good at the inspection on 15 and 16 July 2025; that judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play has time to develop here. Children have extended periods to pursue their own ideas, while adults join them and plan learning around what they are doing. The nursery's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum builds and returns to knowledge from age two. In everyday terms, this means learning through play, conversation and practical experiences, with adults helping children take the next step.
Daily stories and rhymes sit alongside the book of the week. Phase 1 phonics activities take place outside as well as indoors, while counting rhymes and opportunities spotted during play bring maths into the day. Adults introduce vocabulary and encourage children to try those words in their own play. There are both indoor and outdoor learning environments, adapted as children's needs develop.
In July 2025, early years routines were established and children's behaviour was positive. Watering seeds was one example of an activity that sustained attention and supported language development. Purposeful play. Some freely accessible activities had unclear learning goals, however, and children learned little from them. Families should weigh that concern alongside the opportunities for sustained play: the quality of the adult contribution matters.
Emotional coaching is part of the early years team's work. Adults help children recognise feelings and express them, model social behaviour and allow time for friendships to grow. Staff work with families to help children settle, and with other agencies to support their start. Parents and carers also contribute ideas for the curriculum each academic year, giving them a role in shaping learning.
Snack time is social, with children making choices and practising manners. For additional learning needs, the early years team identifies barriers and introduces support or seeks further help. Families can contact the school's special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) on 01205 480254. This provides a direct route for discussing a child's needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Lincolnshire County Council's online admissions route. The application period starts in November and ends in January, with exact dates varying each year; check the council's dates for the relevant intake.
Familiarity is a separate consideration. Early years staff get to know the children across the provision, so relationships can continue for children who obtain a Reception place. That continuity should not be treated as an admissions entitlement.
The nursery is at Main Road, Stickney, Boston, PE22 8AX. For nursery enquiries, contact the school on 01205 480254 or use its contact form. Places can use funded hours or private payment; refer to the school for current charges.
The nursery takes children aged 2 to 4.
Children have extended play, daily stories and rhymes, Phase 1 phonics activities indoors and outside, and counting rhymes. Adults join play to develop learning and vocabulary.
Parents and carers contribute curriculum ideas each academic year. A child's interests or a parent's Tapestry post can also inspire the book of the week.
No. A separate application is required through Lincolnshire County Council. The application window opens in November and closes in January, with exact dates varying each year.
At the inspection on 15 and 16 July 2025, early years was judged Good. Established routines and positive behaviour were strengths, but some activities lacked clear learning goals and gave children little new knowledge.
