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Nursery at Sacriston 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A morning session, growing independence and learning that stretches indoors and outside give Sacriston Academy’s nursery its shape. This is the academy’s own nursery provision on Witton Road in Sacriston, with nursery enquiries handled directly by the school office.
Ofsted judged early years to be at a Strong standard in June 2026. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision, rather than a separately graded nursery. Carefully organised entry into Nursery and staff who understand children’s development are central strengths. For a child starting school life, the emphasis is on becoming settled and ready to take part.
The nursery morning runs from 8.40am to 11.40am. Within early years, learning spaces inside and outdoors are arranged so children can put new learning into practice for themselves. Adults extend their ideas, conversation and imaginative thinking. Independence has a practical place in the day.
The early years foundation stage here combines planned learning with opportunities for children to use what they have learned. Clear routines help children become more independent, while staff support their curiosity and engagement. This gives families a picture of learning through both adult support and children’s own exploration.
Read Write Inc is used across early years for reading at school and at home. Books for home reading are matched to the phonics already taught, allowing children to practise familiar sounds. A story is also shared with each class daily, giving books a place beyond reading practice.
Religious education in early years explores special times, places and people. Children consider belonging, what makes someone special and how celebrations differ. These are approachable starting points for talking about themselves and understanding other people.
Starting Nursery is carefully organised through contact with families and local providers. In June 2026, early years children were settled and happy, with close relationships between adults and children. Familiar routines supported independence, linking emotional security with the confidence to do more for themselves.
Support is shaped around individual needs. Early years staff understand the help children require and have training relevant to those needs; children with SEND, including those with high needs, receive skilled, attentive support. The school also has a SEND coordinator who can be contacted through its main contact details.
Medical care includes arrangements for giving medication and supporting children who become unwell. Allergies are identified when children register. Across the school, meals are prepared on site and eaten in the hall, with fresh fruit available; this is the school’s meal arrangement, rather than an assumption that the nursery morning includes lunch.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Durham County Council’s normal Reception admissions process. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions, and submit the Reception application by the deadline for the relevant admissions round.
The 8.40am to 11.40am session calls for collection before midday, an important consideration when arranging work or other childcare. The school handles nursery admissions directly. Contact the office on 0191 371 0777 for nursery enquiries or to arrange a visit.
The nursery session starts at 8.40am and finishes at 11.40am.
Contact the school office on 0191 371 0777. The school handles nursery admissions directly.
No. A separate Reception application must be made through Durham County Council.
Read Write Inc is used for school and home reading, with home books matched to the phonics children have learned.
Yes. Contact the school office directly to arrange a visit.
