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Nursery at Ormiston South Parade 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 home visit and a stay-and-play taster give children a familiar adult before nursery begins. At Ormiston South Parade Academy in Grimsby, Nursery/Foundation 1 serves children aged 3–4, alongside a separate pre-school for ages 2–3. Nursery has accommodation for 65 places. It forms part of the academy’s early years provision, with entry points in September, January and April.
Morning, afternoon and full-time attendance give the day different shapes. Morning children attend from 8.30am to 11.30am; the afternoon runs from 12.15pm to 3.20pm. Full-time children start at 8.50am and finish at 3.10pm, with lunch between 11.20am and midday. Those different finishing times matter when arranging collection.
In February 2025, early years children became familiar with routines promptly, listened attentively and practised sharing turns during play and conversation. These are practical foundations for learning alongside other children. Their understanding of numbers was strong.
Letter formation. In February 2025, children in early years had too little practice to establish accurate letter shapes. Incorrect habits could become embedded and impede writing fluency. For parents, this makes practice with forming letters an important point to discuss as their child develops early writing skills.
Settling starts at home. Before admission, nursery staff visit families, giving parents private time to explain their child’s needs and complete health, contact and consent paperwork. Children also meet their group leader in familiar surroundings. A stay-and-play taster follows before the intake, providing a first experience of nursery before regular attendance begins.
For special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the class teacher is the initial contact, with referral to the SENCo or inclusion team as needed. Pre-school and nursery children may receive extra help through the Early Years Inclusion Funding Pathway. Families receiving SEND support have termly review meetings involving the child, family and other professionals where appropriate, so provision can be discussed and adjusted as needs change.
Physical access. The academy building is not fully accessible for children with mobility difficulties. Families affected should discuss the adjustments needed before their child starts.
Children attending full time can have a school dinner, which carries an additional charge. There is also a nursery snack charge; contact the school for current charges.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application through their home local authority’s common application form. For September 2027 entry, the deadline is 15 January 2027. The local authority sends the offer, so accepting a nursery place should never replace that application.
Preparation for the next classroom is a separate matter. Before starting Reception, children have opportunities to meet their teacher, hear a story and join classroom activities. Parents attend an information meeting in the summer term. The EYFS leader plans transitions between early years phases, and children needing extra support can have additional visits, parent meetings and observations in their current setting. These arrangements help with familiarity; they do not allocate a school place.
Attendance is Monday to Friday in school terms. The 15-hour funded model uses either morning or afternoon sessions; children eligible for the 30-hour Flexible Free Entitlement can attend full time. Places use Government Early Education funding, with no pay-as-you-go option.
Applications go through the academy office on 01472 231659. Nursery places are allocated in application order, including waiting-list places. Session preferences are accommodated where possible, so a preferred morning or afternoon is not assured.
Funding-code renewal. Families using an eligibility code must renew it every 3 months. An expired code means the full-time place is withdrawn; a 15-hour nursery place may be offered if space permits. This is a recurring task for parents using the longer day.
Visits outside open days can be arranged through the office. The Out of School Club and Free Breakfast Scheme serve Reception to Year 6, so these arrangements do not extend the nursery day.
Nursery/Foundation 1 is for ages 3–4, with admission from the term after a child’s third birthday. The separate pre-school serves ages 2–3.
Morning sessions run from 8.30am to 11.30am, afternoons from 12.15pm to 3.20pm, and full-time attendance from 8.50am to 3.10pm.
Staff make a home visit before admission, allowing parents to share information and children to meet their group leader. Children also have a stay-and-play taster before starting.
No. Parents must apply separately through their home local authority. The deadline for September 2027 entry is 15 January 2027.
Yes. Children eligible for the 30-hour Flexible Free Entitlement can have a full-time nursery place during school terms. Eligibility codes must be renewed every 3 months.
