The FMS Inspection Score is FindMySchool's proprietary analysis based on official Ofsted and ISI inspection reports. It converts ratings into a standardised 1–10 scale for fair comparison across all schools in England.
Disclaimer: The FMS Inspection Score is an independent analysis by FindMySchool. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with Ofsted or ISI. Always refer to the official Ofsted or ISI report for the full picture of a school’s inspection outcome.
Nursery at Kibblesworth 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Half-day sessions, a full-time nursery and access to breakfast and afterschool care give Kibblesworth Academy's youngest children several ways to fit nursery around family life. The provision caters for children aged 3–4 within the village primary school in Kibblesworth, Gateshead. Funded places cover 15 hours, or 30 hours for eligible families.
Nursery and Reception staff work closely together. That gives the nursery a clear connection with the next stage of school life, although the decision about a Reception place remains a separate matter.
Early reading begins in Nursery. In December 2022, Ofsted found that children were introduced to phonics and reading at this stage, while staff helped them learn school routines sensitively. For parents, this means the first steps in literacy sit alongside learning how to take part in a group.
Across early years, children took turns, paid attention and participated in activities. These are practical foundations for the day: listening to an adult, waiting for another child and joining shared learning. Reading and mathematics had a planned sequence beginning in Nursery. There was also a curriculum weakness: connections between early years and Year 1 needed greater clarity in some foundation subjects, leaving some opportunities to build on earlier learning unused.
Technology has explicit boundaries in EYFS. Children must seek a teacher's permission before using a device, use teacher-directed activities and ask for help when something goes wrong. They are also taught to tell an adult about upsetting content. The emphasis is on supervised use and knowing when to ask for support.
An EYFS lead forms part of the teaching team. Across the school, four teaching assistants support children with SEND, including one working full time in EYFS. Support begins with adapted classroom teaching; visual timetables and now-and-next boards can make instructions and the order of activities easier to follow.
Parents take part in early discussions about additional needs, agreed outcomes and next steps. Individual learning plans record support and are reviewed, with specialist involvement where needed. The Early Years Assessment and intervention Team, occupational therapy and speech and language services are among the agencies the school works with. A disabled toilet is within the nursery, a concrete consideration for children who need accessible care facilities.
Food arrangements extend beyond lunch. Nursery meals are charged and paid for in advance through ParentPay. Breakfast club provides toast, cereals, water and milk; the later afterschool session includes a snack. Families supply nappies, sunscreen and wipes.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Gateshead Council by the normal admissions deadline. Applications can be submitted online, or forms returned directly to the council's School Organisation & Admissions team.
Close working between Nursery and Reception is a transition practice, not an admissions entitlement. For children with SEND, transition can include information sharing agreed with parents, a SENDCO meeting and extra visits where appropriate.
Additional morning sessions run from 8.45am to 11.45am, with afternoon sessions from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Paid top-up sessions are available for families needing more childcare who are not eligible for the 30-hour entitlement; payment is required through ParentPay before attendance.
Breakfast club runs from 7.45am to 8.45am and admits nursery children. Core afterschool care also accepts nursery children, running from 3.30pm to 5.45pm in two sessions. Breakfast bookings are made online and ParentPay must be credited beforehand. Ask the school for current charges.
The school office handles nursery enquiries and can arrange a visit at a suitable time. Telephone 0191 4102975 to discuss joining or book a look around.
The nursery caters for children aged 3–4.
Yes. There are 15-hour funded places and 30-hour places for eligible families. Paid top-up sessions are available for families needing additional childcare who are not eligible for 30 hours.
Yes. Breakfast club runs from 7.45am to 8.45am, and core afterschool care runs from 3.30pm to 5.45pm.
No. Reception requires a separate application through Gateshead Council by the normal admissions deadline.
Contact the school office on 0191 4102975. The office handles nursery enquiries and arranges visits.
