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Nursery at Willingham 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Two rooms, outdoor play in every season and adventures with Honey Dog and Buzz the Bear give Honeypot its own character. This is Willingham Primary School’s pre-school for children aged two to four, occupying purpose-built premises within the school grounds. Children can join school productions and special assemblies, making the wider school familiar before their next step.
The practical appeal is a choice between morning, afternoon and full-day attendance, with additional care before and after the core day. Families can match a shorter session or a longer day to their child’s needs, within a term-time calendar.
Play moves between activities children choose and activities adults guide. Both rooms are accessible, with resources children can explore by themselves or with help. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guides this learning: here, that means building children’s abilities through play, alongside shared stories, movement and listening.
Group time happens in both the morning and afternoon. Children gather for singing, dancing, a story and activities that ask them to listen together. These shared moments give the session a rhythm alongside the freedom to choose activities. Outdoor space is used throughout the year, whatever the weather, so suitable clothing matters as much as the indoor resources.
Honey Dog goes home with children approaching school age; younger children take Buzz the Bear. Families add photographs and accounts of their adventures to an accompanying book, which is shared at group time. Everyone gets a turn. This gives children something personal to contribute to the group. The Honeypot Learnings page also provides an Autumn Knowledge Organiser on Feelings for learning support at home.
Curriculum development. At the June 2023 inspection, early-years classroom resources were selected to support learning, but outdoor learning opportunities still needed development. Planning also varied between learning areas, leaving children less prepared for some subjects in Year 1. For families, the important distinction is between the activities offered and how consistently those activities build the knowledge children need next.
Each child has a key person who helps them settle, serves as the family’s main contact and manages developmental planning and termly assessments. That gives parents a clear person to approach about their child’s needs. Concerns about development can also go to the pre-school SENCo, the team member responsible for special educational needs support. Booking at least two sessions each week is recommended to help children settle.
A drink and snack are provided in the morning, with parents asked to contribute healthy snacks. Dietary requirements and allergies should be discussed with staff and entered on the registration form. Children staying for an afternoon or full day need either a packed lunch or a school meal. A charged hot-meal option is available, with menus and payment through Pupil Asset. Additional wraparound sessions include a snack or light meal.
Attending Honeypot does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no priority under the school’s listed oversubscription criteria. Families must make a separate Reception application through the local authority, following the normal application timetable. Familiarity with the school is useful; it does not determine allocation.
Transition has its own practical support. The school arranges summer introductory visits for children and parents, plus a New Intake evening to discuss starting school. Honeypot’s participation in productions and assemblies adds familiarity with school life. These experiences help children prepare for the change, separately from the admissions decision.
From September 2026, core sessions run Monday to Friday: mornings are 9am to noon, afternoons noon to 3pm, and full days 9am to 3pm. A full day counts as two sessions. Honeypot operates for 38 weeks, during term time. Early Start runs from 8am to 9am; Late Finish covers 3pm to 5pm.
Funding includes up to 15 weekly hours over 38 weeks from the term after a child’s third birthday, eligible funded places for two-year-olds and 30-hour funding for eligible working parents. Claiming funded hours requires a Parent/Carer Declaration and original evidence of the child’s identity and birth date. Contact Honeypot on 01954 201567 or honeypot@willingham.cambs.sch.uk for enquiries and current charges. Label belongings and provide clothing suited to outdoor play.
Honeypot caters for children aged two to four and is part of Willingham Primary School.
From September 2026, morning sessions run 9am to noon, afternoons noon to 3pm, and full days 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday during term time.
Yes. Early Start runs 8am to 9am and Late Finish runs 3pm to 5pm. Each wraparound session includes a snack or light meal.
An allocated key person supports settling, acts as your main contact and handles developmental plans and termly assessments. Honeypot recommends at least two sessions per week to support settling.
No. Nursery attendance gives no priority under the listed school admissions criteria. A separate application goes through the local authority.
