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Nursery at Lansdowne Infant 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Books, language and outdoor exploration give this nursery its shape. Within Lansdowne Infant Academy, children aged three and four join a provision with 52 places, divided between morning and afternoon groups of up to 26 children each. The nursery sits within the school itself, bringing an early introduction to a school setting through shorter sessions.
The distinction matters for family routines: this is a morning-or-afternoon arrangement, with each session lasting three hours. Its character comes from learning organised around themes and texts, alongside space outdoors for exploration and play.
Language runs through the curriculum. Themes use books and other texts to develop vocabulary and connect different aspects of learning. The school aims to help children build knowledge through repetition, returning to ideas so that learning becomes secure. For a young child, that means connected activities rather than a collection of unrelated tasks.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework. Communication, social and emotional development, and physical development receive the initial emphasis: learning to express ideas, form relationships and develop physical skills. Children also work on mathematics and literacy, explore the world around them and develop creativity through expressive arts and design. Development Matters guides the skills and knowledge taught. Planned activities sit alongside lessons led by teachers, with adult direction increasing as children develop.
In November 2024, nursery learning included foundations in number, while early reading began with communication, language and phonics. These are starting points for later learning, rather than a focus on school results.
Outdoor play has its own space. An outdoor-area project gave nursery children additional room to explore and play; that extra space adds a physical counterpoint to the emphasis on language and texts.
A nursery teacher forms part of the teaching team. Within the wider school leadership, the assistant headteacher also holds the SENCo role, providing an identified responsibility for special educational needs. Parents are invited to progress discussions in the autumn, spring and summer, giving families regular opportunities to talk about their child's learning.
Safeguarding responsibilities include a designated lead and deputy leads. Staff training covers recognising concerns, responding when a child shares a worry, and recording and reporting information. The school encourages children to speak to any staff member about concerns, so help is not restricted to one adult.
Aspens prepares and serves hot meals on the school premises. This is the school's catering arrangement; it should not be confused with a lunch included in the nursery's morning or afternoon session.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Staffordshire County Council, which allocates places using the school's admission criteria. Choosing this nursery therefore leaves a further application to complete.
The application window runs from early November to mid January. Keep that process separate from the nursery application, which is handled by the school office.
Morning Nursery runs from 8.30am to 11.30am; Afternoon Nursery runs from 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Each group can accommodate 26 children. These timings are the useful starting point for planning childcare around a session.
Contact the school office for nursery admission enquiries or collect an application form there. The telephone number is 01283 247920, and the email address is office.lan@affinitylp.co.uk.
The school asks pupils to wear green and grey uniform, with a white polo shirt. Logos are optional, allowing families to buy unbranded clothing. Pre-loved uniform is also offered at no charge.
Children aged three and four. There are 52 places across the morning and afternoon groups, with capacity for 26 children in each.
Morning Nursery is 8.30am to 11.30am. Afternoon Nursery is 12.15pm to 3.15pm.
Language, physical development and social and emotional development receive the initial emphasis within the EYFS. Themes built around texts connect learning, alongside mathematics, literacy, understanding the world and creative development.
No. Families must apply separately through Staffordshire County Council, which allocates Reception places against the school's admission criteria.
Contact the school office on 01283 247920 or email office.lan@affinitylp.co.uk. You can also collect a nursery admission form from the office.
