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Nursery at Tranmoor Primary
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Early language and the first steps towards reading give Tranmoor’s nursery its character. In Armthorpe, the school combines a nursery with 39 places and Lilypads, its provision for two-year-olds. Together, its early years provision serves children aged two and three within the primary school site.
Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Outstanding at the inspection on 24 to 25 January 2024. That judgement covers the early years as a whole. It is not a separate nursery rating.
Tranmoor aims to combine adult-led teaching with planned, purposeful play. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which brings together learning about language, movement, relationships, reading, numbers, the world and creative expression. The aim is to help children develop across these areas, with activities that recognise their different starting points.
Reading begins with preparation rather than a rush into formal phonics. Nursery children develop pre-phonics skills first; when ready, they move towards recognising individual letter sounds through Read Write Inc, usually during the summer term. Books feature throughout the early years day. This gives children repeated opportunities to encounter language before they are expected to read independently.
Staff observe learning as it happens and adjust their responses to support each child’s next steps. In January 2024, the early years environment was carefully tailored to individual needs, with skilled teaching and detailed organisation supporting learning. Classrooms have their own toilets, cloakrooms and washing facilities. The wider school grounds include an orchard and wildlife area, placing the nursery within a school site with more than classroom space.
Individual development shapes the support offered. The school’s SEND arrangements involve teachers, support staff and the special educational needs coordinator. For children receiving SEN support, targets are set each half term and discussed with families at review meetings or parents’ evenings. Outside specialists may be involved, with parental permission, when further advice or assessment is needed.
Individual support. The January 2024 inspection identified insufficient detail in a few SEND support plans across the school. Families whose child needs additional help should discuss how their learning needs will be translated into specific support and reviewed over time.
A Parent Support Advisor offers confidential help with family concerns, behaviour and communication with school, including links to other services. This gives parents another route for discussing difficulties affecting life at home or school.
Lunches are supplied by Apetito, with a vegetarian choice alongside the main meal. Parents can select meals ahead of time through School Grid. The menu changes seasonally, so meal choices can be considered in advance rather than left to the day itself.
Attending Tranmoor’s nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process. School admissions are handled by DMBC through Doncaster’s school admissions service.
Preparation for the next stage is a different matter from securing admission. In January 2024, children aged two and three were learning the routines and expectations they would need in Reception. That familiarity supports the move into school learning; it should not be treated as an admissions advantage.
Lilypads and Nursery have morning sessions from 8:45am to 11:45am and afternoon sessions from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Each has a clear start and finish, which matters when fitting collection around work or another child’s school day.
For enquiries, contact the school on 01302 831720 or email admin-tranmoor@empoweringmindsmat.uk. Ask the school for current charges. For Lilypads, session changes require agreement from office staff and a completed change form.
The Tranmoor Uniform Swop Shop is in the school office entrance area, where families can take items their child needs. Label belongings to help staff return misplaced clothing. Around the site, perimeter fencing and keypad access form part of the school’s security arrangements.
Tranmoor has provision for children aged two and three. Lilypads is its two-year-old provision, alongside a nursery with 39 places.
Morning sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am. Afternoon sessions run from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. These times apply to Lilypads and Nursery.
No. Families need to apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process, handled by DMBC through Doncaster’s school admissions service.
Children begin with pre-phonics skills. When ready, they start recognising single letter sounds through Read Write Inc, usually in the summer term.
Speak with the class teacher or special educational needs coordinator. SEN support targets are reviewed with families, and outside specialists may be consulted with parental permission.
