Nursery at Luddenden CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Five half-days can mean mornings, afternoons or a mixture at Luddenden’s nursery. That flexibility shapes the provision: children can start with shorter sessions or attend for a full day, while taking part in the wider life of a Church of England school.
Children join from the term after their third birthday, with provision for three- and four-year-olds. Qualified teachers work alongside support staff. The nursery welcomes children with special educational needs and disabilities into school activities, making participation part of its stated approach to inclusion. For the current school, there is no Ofsted graded rating yet.
Morning sessions run from 9:00am until 12:00pm; afternoons begin at 12:20pm and finish at 3:20pm. Children attending a full day also have the intervening 20 minutes included free of charge. This joins the two sessions together rather than requiring a separate lunchtime collection.
Learning takes place indoors and outdoors. The nursery describes these spaces as supporting children’s development through challenge and exploration, and children also participate in activities across the school. The offer combines a nursery base with involvement in school life, rather than restricting children’s experience to their own group.
Additional hours can be arranged around a child’s needs. Families choosing five half-days can keep a consistent morning or afternoon pattern, or combine the sessions into two and a half days. That gives parents several ways to organise the same funded allocation.
Lunch can be a school meal or food brought from home when booking a full day. A half-day with lunch is another option. Nursery children may qualify for benefits-related free school meals. School meals follow a three-week rotation, with dietary adaptations possible; this allows families to discuss food requirements within the school’s meal service.
Support for additional needs includes increased staffing in the early years to help identify difficulties early. The school’s SEND arrangements include personalised transitions and meetings involving relevant staff before a child joins. These give families a way to explain their child’s needs before the start.
Across the school, communication support includes Makaton, visual prompts and advice from speech and language therapists. Medical and intimate care plans address individual requirements. The building has wheelchair access, an accessible toilet, a hoist and an adjustable bed and sink, practical features for children who need help with mobility or personal care.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and does not confer admission priority. Families must make a separate application through their local authority. Calderdale residents use Calderdale’s online application; families living elsewhere apply through their home authority.
For September 2026 entry, the application deadline was 15 January 2026. That cycle is past. Children whose education, health and care plan names the school are admitted first. Remaining places are prioritised for looked-after children, qualifying siblings and other children, with proximity deciding between applicants within an oversubscribed category. Choosing the nursery therefore remains a decision about the nursery experience, alongside a separate school application.
The funded offer is 15 hours each week from the term after a child turns three, with 30 hours for eligible families. Extra attendance and lunch options have separate charges; contact the school for current charges.
Nursery enquiries go directly to the school. Call 01422 886353 or email admin@luddenden-ce.uk. Visits can be arranged throughout the year by telephone, giving families an opportunity to see the nursery’s spaces and discuss the attendance pattern they want.
Children can join in the term after their third birthday. The nursery caters for three- and four-year-olds.
Mornings run from 9:00am to 12:00pm and afternoons from 12:20pm to 3:20pm. Full-day attendance includes the 20-minute interval free of charge.
Yes. Families can choose five half-days, including mornings, afternoons or a combination amounting to two and a half days.
Full-day options include a school lunch or packed lunch, and a half-day with lunch is also offered. Nursery pupils may be eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
No. Nursery attendance neither guarantees a place nor gives admission priority. A separate application must be made through Calderdale for residents of that authority, or through the family’s home local authority if they live elsewhere.
