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Nursery at Hilderthorpe 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Shared teaching space gives Hilderthorpe’s nursery its character: younger children learn within the same foundation setting as children attending full time. Two foundation units pool resources and coordinate planning and assessment. For families, that means nursery belongs to the school’s early years provision rather than operating as a separate setting.
Children can start part time in the term following their third birthday. The foundation unit has capacity equivalent to 39 full-time places; that figure describes the unit, rather than a separate nursery allocation. The school gives its staffing ratio as 1 to 12, qualified as the arrangement at present.
Conversation carries real weight here. In January 2026, early years children used precise vocabulary to discuss inventors and inventions, with regular exchanges between children and adults developing their communication. Children were keen to explain what they had made and learned. That gives language a practical purpose: expressing an idea, rather than simply repeating a word.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together early learning and children’s development. Its areas include creative expression, understanding the world, mathematics and literacy, alongside physical development, relationships and communication. Within Hilderthorpe’s early years provision, teaching takes account of children’s initial knowledge and skills, and staff track progress to decide what to practise next.
Early years met the expected standard in January 2026. Children sustained their attention, while adults stepped in to extend learning. Reading teaching included clear demonstrations of sounds and checks on understanding. Writing remained an area being strengthened: children practised holding pencils and shaping letters, with adults correcting mistakes and giving further practice. Families should see writing as continuing curriculum work alongside the established reading teaching.
Before starting, children are invited to visit with a parent during the preceding term. Early years staff also make home visits, which can bring additional needs to light before entry. Together, these contacts give families an opportunity to discuss their child before nursery begins.
Parents take part in early years learning. Progress is also shared through informal conversations, parent consultations and an annual report, giving families several ways to understand how their child is getting on. Morning toast is offered to all children at their entrance point before school.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), early years adults help them participate in the learning alongside their peers. Families can raise concerns with the class teacher or SEND coordinator. Support follows an assess, plan, do and review cycle, with progress reviewed each term. Physical access includes wide doorways, a lift and accessible toilets on both floors of the school building.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority and meet its application deadline. East Riding of Yorkshire Council coordinates the school’s admissions; families living elsewhere apply through the authority where they live.
Familiar surroundings can help the practical transition because part-time and full-time foundation children share the setting. For children with SEND, transition support can include visits with a parent, information passed to the next teacher and social stories tailored to the child. These arrangements support adjustment; they do not secure admission.
Nursery children have the option of attending for a maximum of 32 hours and 30 minutes per school week. The school tries to accommodate requests linked to other childcare arrangements. Collection for nursery can begin at 3:15pm, allowing time for families collecting older siblings. A one-way system operates around the site and main building.
To enquire or arrange a visit by appointment, call 01262 672475. This provides a direct starting point for families considering the nursery.
Children can enter part time in the term after their third birthday.
Nursery children can attend for a maximum of 32 hours and 30 minutes per school week.
Children are invited to visit with their parents in the term before starting. Early years staff also carry out home visits, which can help identify additional needs before entry.
No. A separate Reception application is required through your home local authority by its application deadline.
Call 01262 672475 to arrange a visit by prior appointment.
