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Nursery at St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Low sinks, child-sized furniture and space to nap give the youngest children a nursery built around their scale. Little Cuthbert’s provides 26 places for two- and three-year-olds at St Anthony’s Voluntary Catholic Academy on Dane Park Road, Hull. Within the school’s early years provision, Little Cuthbert’s serves ages two to three, while FS1 caters for three- and four-year-olds.
Catholic faith shapes the early years curriculum, including its emphasis on kindness, sharing and working together. Ofsted’s January 2026 inspection assessed early years as Expected standard. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Talking, moving and learning to get along are the main priorities for Little Cuthbert’s and FS1. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings these together with early mathematics, literacy, creativity and discovering the world. Topics about animals, places and people give children something concrete to discuss; linked songs and books help them build the words to do so.
Sessions combine activities directed by adults with play children choose themselves. Listening games, instruments, rhymes and body sounds introduce the skills needed for reading. Children might clap, stamp or copy a sound, rather than begin with written letters. Read Write Inc. Phonics teaching starts in the summer term before the move to Reception.
Little Cuthbert’s has its own room and outdoor space. Low furniture and accessible toilets and sinks let younger children practise doing things for themselves. For FS1, the adjoining early years classrooms open together during freely chosen play, giving children more room and access to shared adults. Outside, den building, climbing and obstacle courses bring movement and larger-scale exploration into learning.
In January 2026, staff generally interacted warmly and purposefully with children. Small-group work and tasks developing hand control helped children consolidate learning. Vocabulary work included describing dinosaurs and body parts with two- and three-year-olds. Language support needs greater consistency. Some opportunities to stretch individual children’s vocabulary were missed, limiting how much those children could develop their language.
Early years children settled readily in January 2026, helped by relationships with staff and spaces supporting exploration and play. A sleeping area in Little Cuthbert’s allows children to rest when tired. Online messages, everyday conversations and support for learning at home keep parents involved.
Adults give additional attention during play to children needing help with communication or social interaction. In January 2026, staff adjusted early years provision effectively for children with SEND, disadvantaged children and those known to social care. The early years SEND approach includes listening to parents’ concerns and reviewing support through a cycle of assessment, planning, action and review.
For packed lunches, the school expects fruit and vegetables alongside starchy food and dairy. Dietary needs and allergies are recognised, and children may not exchange food. This makes food-sharing rules relevant when preparing a lunch from home.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately through their home local authority using the Common Application Form. For September 2027 entry, the deadline is 15 January 2027; a Supplementary Information Form is also requested for specified priority categories and must reach the school by that date.
Attending nursery confers no Reception priority under the 2027/28 arrangements. Shared early years space gives FS1 children experience of learning alongside the older class, but that practical familiarity carries no admissions advantage.
Morning nursery runs from 8:30am to 11:30am; the afternoon session runs from noon to 3pm. These are distinct session windows for planning collection.
Children aged three and four receive 15 funded hours each week from the term following their third birthday, for 38 weeks per year. Eligible working families can receive another 15 hours, making 30 in total, also for 38 weeks per year (term time). Families can check eligibility for two-year-old funding and the extended entitlement through Childcare Choices.
For nursery enquiries, contact admin@stahull.org or call 01482 850286. The nursery is at Dane Park Road, Hull, HU6 9AA.
Little Cuthbert’s caters for two- and three-year-olds; FS1 serves children aged three and four.
The morning session is 8:30am to 11:30am. The afternoon session is noon to 3pm.
Little Cuthbert’s has a sleeping area for children who need a nap.
Three- and four-year-olds receive 15 hours weekly from the term after their third birthday, for 38 weeks per year. Eligible working families can receive 30 hours weekly for 38 weeks per year (term time). Two-year-old funding eligibility can be checked through Childcare Choices.
No. It gives no priority under the 2027/28 arrangements. Apply separately through your home local authority by 15 January 2027 for September 2027 entry, with a Supplementary Information Form where applicable.
