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Nursery at Ore Village Primary 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories, counting and activities that help children explore their learning provide the clearest picture of nursery life at Ore Village Primary Academy. The nursery occupies the school site on Rye Road in Hastings, placing it within the primary school rather than on a separate campus.
Early years provision received a Good judgement at the Ofsted inspection on 21 and 22 February 2024. That judgement covers the school's early years provision; it is not a separate nursery rating. For parents, the useful detail is the emphasis on enjoying stories and building confidence with numbers.
Books and numbers give the day its evidenced learning focus. In February 2024, children in the early years enjoyed stories and counted confidently. These are concrete foundations for a young child's learning: an interest in stories gives reading a purpose, while confidence in counting helps children engage with numbers.
Activities also give children opportunities to explore ideas introduced in class. Adults help them revisit their learning through practical activity, reinforcing their understanding. The emphasis is on using what children have learned, rather than leaving it at the initial introduction.
Adult help is part of that exploration. Children receive support as they work through activities connected to their learning, giving them another opportunity to understand an idea. This is the early-years-specific picture of support established in February 2024.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a place in the school's Reception. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions route and meet the normal deadline. Choosing the nursery and applying for a school place are separate decisions.
For a family hoping to continue at Ore Village Primary Academy, that distinction matters from the outset. A nursery place should not be treated as confirmation of a later Reception place. Keep the Reception application as a separate task in your planning.
The nursery is on the Ore Village Primary Academy site at Rye Road, Hastings, TN35 5DB. The school's telephone number is 01424422979, providing a direct contact point for families considering the provision.
The physical connection with the school is a clear practical feature: nursery attendance takes place on the school site. It establishes where the provision sits, while the separate Reception application remains necessary regardless of that shared location.
It is on the Ore Village Primary Academy site at Rye Road, Hastings, TN35 5DB.
No. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process.
At the inspection on 21 and 22 February 2024, early years provision was judged Good. Children enjoyed stories and counted confidently.
Adults help children explore ideas introduced in class through activities that reinforce their understanding.
Call 01424422979.
