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Nursery at Eastrington 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, conversation and a quiet outdoor learning area give Discovery Class its character. Eastrington Primary School’s pre-school belongs to its Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision, with children joining at the beginning of the term after their third birthday. Learning activities respond to children’s interests and ideas, giving their own curiosity a place in the classroom.
The January 2026 Ofsted judgement for early years was Expected standard. This covers the school’s early years provision rather than a separately graded nursery. Communication is a clear emphasis: adults use songs, poetry and stories to develop vocabulary, alongside work on early writing and number understanding.
The EYFS curriculum starts with learning through play. In parent terms, this means practising conversation, managing feelings and developing physical skills alongside early literacy, mathematics, creative work and exploration of the world. Sharing resources and negotiating with other children are learning activities too. Independence grows through practical tasks such as dressing and using tools for cutting or drawing.
Discovery Class has a classroom with activity areas that change with teaching topics. Outdoors, the rural surroundings provide a quiet learning space and opportunities to explore locally. Children practise balancing and jumping, develop throwing and catching skills, and use painting and model making to express ideas. There is room for movement as well as concentration.
Mathematics takes a practical form: children group materials, compare their properties, build with shapes and explore patterns. These activities give number and mathematical language something tangible to attach to. Role play provides another route into language, letting children express ideas and listen to one another while imagining different situations.
In January 2026, early years teaching placed emphasis on introducing vocabulary deliberately and helping children form letters and hold pencils. Adults addressed misunderstandings as they arose and extended learning through conversation during play. This connects the playful curriculum with specific teaching, rather than leaving children’s discoveries entirely to chance.
Staff take time to get to know each child, while learning opportunities reflect individual interests and personalities. In January 2026, children in early years played happily together, responded to gentle behavioural prompts and followed familiar routines confidently. Those everyday relationships matter for children learning to manage a group setting.
Additional needs were recognised promptly in early years. Focused support helped children consolidate early writing and phonics, while a nurture group supported confidence in joining learning activities. This gives children who need extra help a route back into participation.
A morning option includes lunch, extending the session beyond the usual morning finish. It offers families a way to include lunchtime in their child’s nursery routine.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application to the local authority where they live, by its normal application deadline. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is the school’s admission authority; families living outside East Riding apply through their own home authority. Treat that application as a separate task from arranging nursery sessions.
The nursery aims to develop confidence and independence for the move to Reception. Learning to follow routines, express needs and manage practical tasks contributes to that preparation. These developmental aims are separate from the allocation of school places.
Morning sessions run from 8.30am to 11.30am, Morning and Lunch from 8.30am to noon, and afternoon sessions from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. The school works with parents to accommodate childcare needs where it can, and tries to offer another time if a preferred session cannot be accommodated.
The universal funded offer is 15 hours, with an extension to 30 hours subject to eligibility and availability. Check eligibility through Childcare Choices. Ask the school for current session and lunchtime charges before agreeing a booking.
Prospective parents can arrange a visit by appointment. For nursery enquiries or to book a look around, telephone 01430 410219 or email eastrington.primary@eastriding.gov.uk.
Children can join at the start of the school term following their third birthday.
Morning runs from 8.30am to 11.30am, Morning and Lunch from 8.30am to noon, and Afternoon from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
The school offers the universal 15 hours and an extension to 30 hours, subject to eligibility and availability.
No. You must apply separately for Reception through the local authority where you live, by its normal deadline.
Yes. Arrange an appointment by calling 01430 410219 or emailing eastrington.primary@eastriding.gov.uk.
