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Nursery at Danesholme 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Shared books and undersea creatures give a glimpse of the early learning at Danesholme Infant Academy, where enjoyment and language development deserve equal attention. The nursery is part of the infant academy in Corby, on Motala Close. It takes children aged three and four, with eligibility beginning in the term following their third birthday.
The academy’s values are Be Kind, Be Ready and Be Respectful. These give families a simple vocabulary for discussing behaviour and participation. There is an important qualification to the picture: at the Ofsted inspection on 21 and 22 June 2023, early years provision was judged Requires improvement. That judgement covers early years within the school.
In June 2023, children in early years enjoyed sharing books, discovering sea creatures and exploring their surroundings. These examples put stories and discovery into the picture of their day. Enjoyment was evident, but the learning gained from independent activities was uneven.
Language development. Some activities children undertook independently lacked a clear learning purpose, and adult interaction sometimes missed opportunities to extend their speech. This limited progress in communication and language. For parents, the useful distinction is between children being occupied and adults helping them develop an idea, explain a discovery or learn vocabulary.
The required changes were specific: independent activities needed to build children’s curriculum knowledge, while staff needed greater confidence in early years teaching methods. Conversations during play therefore matter as much as the activity itself. The June 2023 findings make that a central consideration when assessing the nursery experience.
Relationships between adults and children in early years were very positive in June 2023. That relational strength sat alongside the concerns about teaching: children enjoyed exploring, even though language learning needed more consistent attention.
Across the academies, SEND support includes individual adjustments, targeted interventions and personalised goals. The academies aim to develop independence and emotional wellbeing alongside access to learning. They work with families and external professionals, adapting support through assessment and monitoring. For a child who needs additional help, that provides a framework for discussing their individual needs.
Accident communication has a practical routine. A child who bumps their head receives a sticker, incidents are recorded, and staff telephone parents when necessary. The sticker gives families a visible prompt to follow up after collection.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Treat choosing nursery and applying for Reception as separate decisions.
Full-time and part-time nursery places are offered. Entry points fall in January, April and September, subject to places being available. Registration involves child details, medical and allergy information, and permissions and consent. Families also provide a birth certificate or passport and proof of address dated within the preceding three months.
For nursery enquiries, use the academy’s contact form, telephone 01536 741732 or email admin@danesholmeinfantacademy.org.
Children are eligible from the term after their third birthday. Admissions for three- and four-year-olds take place in September, January and April, subject to available places.
Yes. Both full-time and part-time nursery places are offered.
Early years provision was judged Requires improvement at the inspection on 21 and 22 June 2023. Concerns centred on the purpose of independent activities and support for communication and language.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions process.
Use the contact form, call 01536 741732 or email admin@danesholmeinfantacademy.org.
