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Nursery at Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Child-chosen play gives this nursery its character. Children explore indoors and outside, with small-group learning alongside time to pursue their own ideas. Nursery and Reception share an early years unit, known as Ledston Class, within Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School in Ledston.
Children can join from their third birthday. For the academic year 2025–2026, the nursery had 10 places; that was a year-specific allocation, rather than a fixed capacity. The shared unit puts nursery children in an early years setting alongside the next age group.
Ofsted judged early years provision Good at the inspection on 6 and 7 February 2024. That judgement covers the school's early years provision, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play has a clear purpose here. The Can I go play now? approach gives children scope to decide how to use resources and develop their own activities. Adults plan around the skills children need to practise, leaving room for children to change direction. This makes their choices part of the learning itself.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum begins with movement, relationships and communication. For parents, that means learning to express ideas, manage feelings and develop physical skills alongside early number, literacy, creativity and exploration of the world. The curriculum also draws on Ledston and Castleford, connecting learning with the surrounding community.
Small-group sessions provide another part of the day. The nursery's phonics activities use Read, Write, Inc, adding focused work with sounds to its play-based provision. Inside and outdoor learning spaces give children different settings in which to explore.
In February 2024, early years children practised climbing and balance outdoors, while adults helped extend their understanding through conversation. Talking, listening and physical development received close attention. These are practical foundations for joining in, expressing needs and becoming more independent.
Communication is part of the school's support for families. ClassDojo, newsletters and celebration assemblies help parents follow children's learning; confidential discussions can be arranged through the office. These give families both regular updates and a route for a more detailed conversation.
For special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the school has a SEND coordinator and provides a SEND Information Report and policy for 2025/26. These are school-wide support arrangements. Leeds Catering supplies the school's meals. Contact the office to discuss meal arrangements for your nursery child.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by the applicable deadline. Online applications go through Leeds or Wakefield's admissions route, according to where the family lives.
Sharing Ledston Class is a feature of the children's daily experience. It should be considered separately from the application decision: familiarity with the early years unit does not secure admission.
Full-time and part-time places are offered, with September, January and April entry points. For current nursery session charges, contact the office team by phone or email.
Tours can be arranged through the school office on 01977 557758 or at office@lehledston.co.uk. A visit offers a chance to see the indoor and outdoor provision that shapes the nursery day.
Wraparound age limit. The school's breakfast and after-school clubs serve attending children aged four to eleven. Families considering a place for a three-year-old should factor that age condition into their childcare plans.
Children can attend from their third birthday. The nursery has entry points in September, January and April.
Child-chosen play indoors and outdoors sits alongside small-group sessions. Communication, physical development and social and emotional skills are central, with nursery phonics using Read, Write, Inc.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions route. Online applications go through Leeds or Wakefield, according to where the family lives.
The breakfast and after-school clubs are for children aged four to eleven who attend the school.
Call the school office on 01977 557758 or email office@lehledston.co.uk.
