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Nursery at Adwick 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Small-group learning and independent exploration, indoors and out, shape nursery life at Adwick Primary School in Woodlands, Doncaster. The nursery belongs to the school's early years provision and occupies the Lower Site, with access through the nursery gate on Stafford Road.
Children can start in the term following their third birthday. Each session has 39 places, with part-time and full-time attendance options. This gives families a choice between a shorter session and a day that includes lunchtime.
Learning moves between indoor and outdoor spaces, with children joining small groups as well as working independently. Adwick follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the framework organising its early learning into seven areas. Communication, physical development and managing feelings and relationships provide the foundations; early literacy and maths, creative expression and discovering the world build on them.
The school aims to shape the learning environment around children's interests and individual needs. That matters for a nursery child: learning is intended to respond to their development rather than assume that everyone progresses at the same pace.
Social learning has concrete activities behind it. Children practise resolving disagreements through circle time and role play, and explore behaviour through stories and characters. Talking about feelings connects learning with home life. These activities give children opportunities to rehearse sharing, expressing a concern and asking an adult for help.
Maths uses White Rose in the early years. Play-based elements can become part of the activities children use independently, giving them opportunities to revisit mathematical language in different contexts. Nursery maths work is recorded at least fortnightly in books, alternating with consolidation recorded through Tapestry. Every classroom also has a maths learning wall displaying the current learning and relevant vocabulary.
Before a child starts, the school attempts a home visit for everyone offered a place. Parents are also encouraged to visit. These are opportunities to begin conversations about the child before nursery attendance starts.
For additional needs, the school's support follows a cycle of assessing, planning, putting support into practice and reviewing it. Teachers work with the special educational needs coordinator and teaching assistants, while parents contribute to decisions and targets. SEN support targets are reviewed termly, giving families regular points to discuss next steps.
Physical care has practical provision too. Accessible toilets and spaces for changing are available on both school sites. Children identified with medical conditions have a medical plan, so their care arrangements can be addressed alongside their learning.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Doncaster Primary Admissions by the normal deadline; the local authority makes the offer.
For entry in 2027-2028, nursery attendance confers no priority. After children whose education, health and care plans name the school, the criteria concern care status, catchment residence, siblings and distance. Choosing the nursery therefore needs to be a decision about the nursery itself.
Transition support is separate from allocation. The school plans transfers between year groups and shares information with the next teacher.
Three attendance patterns run Monday to Friday. Morning nursery lasts from 8:20am to 11:20am, while the afternoon option runs from 12:10pm to 3:10pm. Each provides 15 hours per week. Full-day nursery runs from 8:20am to 3:10pm and provides 30-hour places. Lunchtime adds 4 hours and 10 minutes across the week, with no charge for that additional time.
At morning drop-off, parents can help their child into nursery until 8:25am; the afternoon equivalent is 12:15pm. These short handover windows are useful to factor into the family routine.
Nursery entry points are January, April and September, with flexibility according to the child's needs. The school communicates nursery admission decisions directly to parents. For enquiries, telephone 01302 722762 or email adwick-admin@vennacademy.org.
Children can begin in the term after their third birthday. Entry points are January, April and September, with flexibility based on individual needs.
Monday to Friday, morning nursery runs from 8:20am to 11:20am, afternoon nursery from 12:10pm to 3:10pm, and full-day nursery from 8:20am to 3:10pm.
No. A separate application through Doncaster Primary Admissions is required. Nursery attendance gives no priority for entry in 2027-2028.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school. The school also attempts home visits for children offered a place before they begin.
For full-day nursery's 30-hour places, the additional lunchtime attendance totals 4 hours and 10 minutes a week and carries no charge.
