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Nursery at Patrington CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Speaking, small-hand skills and learning to manage feelings give this nursery its focus. Patrington’s provision takes children from age three and forms one Early Years unit with Reception within the Church of England primary academy on Southside, Patrington. Indoor and outdoor learning spaces give children room to explore in both settings.
Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good following the inspection on 2 and 3 July 2024. That is an early years judgement within the school inspection. Positive relationships between adults and children were a strength, alongside curriculum weaknesses that families should weigh up.
Children combine activities they choose themselves with learning directed by adults. Speaking and listening, fine motor development and social and emotional skills receive particular attention: the emphasis is on communicating, handling tasks independently and building relationships, rather than simply completing work.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together seven areas of learning. Alongside communication, physical skills and emotional development, children explore maths, literacy, the world around them and creative expression. Development Matters supports planning. Staff follow children’s interests, while indoor and outdoor resources are intended to encourage independence and persistence. Nursery children also undertake pre-phonics activities, providing an introduction to early reading skills.
Themes include Stomp and Roar, Fun at the Seaside! and What’s hiding in my garden? These guide possible experiences rather than promising an identical programme for every child; activities are adapted to developmental needs.
Curriculum precision. In July 2024, some early years activities did not support learning sufficiently well, limiting the progress children could make. Parts of the curriculum also needed clearer learning sequences and vocabulary goals, so adult interactions and activities could target learning more precisely. Families should consider those specific weaknesses alongside the Good early years judgement.
A home visit is arranged for nursery entrants, allowing staff to talk with parent and child in familiar surroundings. Time in school can also be arranged to help children become accustomed to the day. For children staying all day, families can buy a school lunch or send a packed lunch.
Patrington Path teaches behaviour from nursery onwards, with expectations adapted for age and SEND needs. Zones of Regulation helps children recognise feelings and learn ways to manage them; classrooms have regulation stations and visual check-ins. That gives emotional support a practical place in the day.
A school SEND coordinator works with staff, families and outside professionals. Support follows an assess, plan, do and review cycle, with parents involved in planning. The school has wheelchair access and accessible toilets with additional handrails, concrete features relevant to families considering physical access.
Nursery attendance neither guarantees a Reception place nor gives admission priority. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority. For September 2027 entry, the deadline is 15 January 2027; East Riding residents can apply through the council’s school admissions service.
Preparation for the next classroom is separate from allocation of places. A summer session lets parents of new Reception starters meet the teacher and SENCO. Children with SEND can have individual transition plans, pupil booklets and taster sessions, helping them become familiar with their next learning environment.
Morning sessions run Monday to Friday, 8:45–11:45; afternoons run 12:15–15:15. Full-day attendance is also offered. Requested session patterns cannot be guaranteed, so securing the arrangement matters when planning work and childcare.
Funded provision of 15 hours per week begins in the term after a child’s third birthday, with terms starting in September, January and April. The nursery accepts the government’s 30-hour code for up to 15 additional funded hours. Paid places can allow three-year-olds to start earlier, and families using 15 funded hours without eligibility for 30-hour sessions can purchase extra hours. Ask the school for current charges, including lunch and unfunded hours.
Return the nursery registration form to admin.pat@ebor.academy, or collect it from the school office. School visits can be arranged by appointment through the office.
Children can start from age three. The 15-hour funded provision starts in the term after their third birthday; some paid places allow an earlier start once they are three.
Mornings run Monday to Friday from 8:45 to 11:45. Afternoon sessions run from 12:15 to 15:15, and full-day attendance is offered. Requested sessions cannot be guaranteed.
Yes. Children attending all day can bring a packed lunch or have a purchased school lunch.
No. Nursery attendance gives no Reception admission priority and does not guarantee a place. Apply separately through your home local authority by 15 January 2027 for September 2027 entry.
Nursery entrants have a home visit so staff can talk with the family in familiar surroundings. Time in school can also be arranged to help children become familiar with the school day.
