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Nursery at Cutthorpe 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Learning to recognise feelings and speak confidently with adults gives Cutthorpe’s early years provision a clear social focus. In November 2022, children were learning to manage their emotions and were confident enough to talk with visitors. Those are useful foundations for joining a group, expressing a need and taking part in learning.
Nursery provision forms part of Cutthorpe Primary School on School Hill, in Cutthorpe, Chesterfield, with the school’s age range beginning at three. The pre-school roll was 10 on 1 September 2025: a dated headcount, rather than a measure of the places available. Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good at its inspection on 2 and 3 November 2022; this was an early years judgement within the school inspection.
The early years foundation stage has a planned learning sequence here. In November 2022, staff had set out both the content children would encounter and its order. For parents, the practical significance is that early learning follows a sequence rather than being a collection of unrelated activities.
Teaching also responded to children’s understanding. At that time, early years teachers recognised mistaken ideas and put them right skilfully, helping children build their next steps on a clearer understanding. Learning about beliefs different from their own began in early years, giving children an introduction to lives and viewpoints beyond their immediate experience.
Physical development is another strand. Cutthorpe’s approach to sport includes early years children, with an emphasis on exploring activities and developing basic movement skills. This places movement alongside the social and intellectual parts of early learning.
Support for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) reaches into early years. In November 2022, relationships between children with SEND and teaching staff were positive, and staff understood how to help them access learning. Recognising needs promptly, adjusting materials and demonstrating tasks were part of the support described across the school.
Parents have a role in planning adjustments. Cutthorpe’s SEND policy requires consultation with parents before individual curriculum adaptations. Children on the special needs register have an Individual Support Plan, with targets and regular progress reviews, giving families a basis for discussing how support is working.
Positive for Young People (P4YP) manages the school’s Early Help offer, supporting families at home or in school. Its remit includes help with meetings and appointments and referral towards other agencies, offering a family support route alongside classroom provision.
Separate application. Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply again through the normal school admissions process. Derbyshire County Council allocates school places under its admissions policy, so nursery enrolment should be treated separately from the decision about Reception.
For September 2026 entry, the application deadline was 15 January 2026. That deadline has passed. It belongs to that admissions cycle and should not be used as the deadline for a later year’s application.
Enquiries go through the school office on 01246 234585 or by email to info@cutthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk. The school also offers a visit-booking route. Its address is School Hill, Cutthorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7AS.
For calendar planning, the term-dates page includes the 2026/2027 school year and links to Derbyshire County Council’s term-date information.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal school admissions process, with places allocated by Derbyshire County Council.
Early years provision was graded Good within the school inspection on 2 and 3 November 2022. This was not a separate nursery inspection.
Parents are consulted before individual curriculum adaptations. Children on the special needs register have an Individual Support Plan with targets and regular progress reviews.
Positive for Young People (P4YP) manages the school’s Early Help offer, including support at home or school, help with appointments and meetings, and signposting to other agencies.
Telephone 01246 234585 or email info@cutthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk. A visit-booking route is also offered.
