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Nursery at Lakeside Nursery & Primary 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Short carpet sessions and time to choose their own play give Little Ducklings its shape. This is Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy’s own nursery in Deepcut, with provision for two-year-olds alongside three- and four-year-olds. Places for the youngest children are limited, with priority for those eligible for FEET funding.
Being part of the academy also shapes the nursery’s character. Lakeside aims to give its youngest children opportunities to learn from older pupils, while keeping a nursery day built around play and early learning.
Children move between play and learning areas, with brief gatherings on the carpet for early mathematics, phonics and topic work about the world. This gives the day two different rhythms: time to pursue an interest and time to join an activity led by an adult.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework. Lakeside puts particular emphasis on movement, communication and children’s social and emotional development. Alongside these foundations, children explore literacy, mathematics, creative expression and the world around them. Adults guide some activities; children initiate others. For parents, that means learning includes both making choices and responding to guidance.
In November 2023, children in the nursery were developing early reading and mathematical skills. The youngest children also behaved well as they got their waterproof clothing and wellies ready for woodland walks. Those woodland walks added an outdoor dimension to the nursery provision observed in November 2023.
The nursery teacher also holds an assistant head role, and the team includes learning support assistants and a SENCO. Families can discuss additional needs with the SENCO through senco@lakeside.kite.academy.
Support involves families in decisions. A SEND Support Arrangements Plan identifies the help a child will receive, the intended outcomes and who will provide it. Parents join formal reviews each term, giving them a recurring opportunity to discuss progress and adjustments. The academy’s main building has wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.
Lunch can come from home or be ordered as a school meal. Scopay handles meal orders, and families receive an account after nursery enrolment. School meals are charged separately, so the choice also affects the arrangements parents make for each full day.
Communication about concerns. In November 2023, some pupils and parents across the school remained worried about bullying. The school was asked to strengthen its response and explain the action taken more clearly. Families should raise concerns promptly with the safeguarding team and discuss how follow-up will be communicated.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no priority for September 2027 entry. Parents must make a fresh application to the local authority where they live by 15 January 2027. A sibling attending the attached nursery also does not qualify a child for sibling priority. Keep the nursery decision and the Reception application separate.
Transition activities serve a different purpose: helping children become familiar with school. Lakeside offers drop-in sessions, a morning with the new class and meetings for parents. Children needing additional support may have extra visits and transition booklets to share at home.
Two fixed patterns cover 15 hours. Session A runs on Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 3pm, then Wednesday from 9am to noon. Session B starts with Wednesday noon to 3pm, followed by Thursday and Friday from 9am to 3pm. Session C runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. The Wednesday split matters when arranging work and collection.
Universal funding provides 15 hours from the term following a child’s third birthday. Eligible families can apply for 30 hours. A small number of FEET-funded places provide 15 hours from the term after a second birthday; paid two-year-old places depend on spaces remaining after FEET-funded children are accommodated. Contact the school for current charges.
To enquire, return a Register of Interest form to the school office. Nursery tours can be booked through the office on 01276 469200 or info@lakeside.kite.academy.
There is provision for two-, three- and four-year-olds. Two-year-old places are limited, with FEET-funded children given priority.
Session C runs Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. Sessions A and B each provide a fixed 15-hour pattern.
Yes. Children can bring a packed lunch or have a charged school meal ordered through Scopay.
No. Nursery attendance gives no priority for September 2027 Reception entry. Apply separately through your home local authority by 15 January 2027.
Contact the school office on 01276 469200 or info@lakeside.kite.academy to book a tour.
