Pinfold Primary School Nursery

Part-time early years provision within a primary school gives Pinfold’s nursery its defining shape. Children can start in September after turning three. The nursery belongs to Pinfold Primary School on Hattersley Road East in Hattersley, Hyde.

We hold no published inspection grade for it.

A nursery session has a routine, but its shape can change through the year. Pinfold describes the initial routine as a starting point rather than a fixed sequence for every term. For families, that means the rhythm children become familiar with can develop as the year progresses.

Language is a school-wide curriculum priority. Pinfold aims to introduce vocabulary across learning and encourages surroundings filled with print. Its R.E.A.L.L approach combines language and life experiences with equality, ambition and learning habits. The Five R’s ask children to be reflective, responsible, resilient, resourceful and respectful. These are the school’s intended habits for learning, rather than a nursery attainment judgement.

For learning at home, the science activities give parents concrete ways to explore with their child. Sink-or-float experiments begin with a prediction before an object goes into water. Growing cress or sunflowers offers something to observe over time; a garden minibeast hunt adds counting to discovery. These are home activities, so they should be understood separately from the nursery session. Their practical value is clear: ordinary objects become starting points for questions, observation and conversation.

Additional needs sit within the school’s support arrangements. The inclusion team comprises a learning mentor, specialist teachers and teaching assistants, combining pastoral help with learning support. Depending on a child’s needs, help can involve a brief intervention or support over a longer period.

Personalised programmes address areas including communication, motor control, social interaction and emotional or behavioural difficulties. Specialist staff support individual pupils where needed, and children with the highest needs may have a tailored plan. These are school-wide arrangements; they describe the support structure around the nursery rather than a separate nursery staffing model.

Parents are contacted when the school has concerns about a possible special educational need. The first conversation is with the child’s class teacher, with further SEND support through the special educational needs coordinator. This gives families a clear starting point for discussing their child’s needs.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the local authority’s normal application process and meet the relevant deadline. At Pinfold, that route is through Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, using its online application process. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.

Nursery places are part-time. Registration can begin from birth, and nursery applications are collected from school. Families considering Pinfold can arrange a visit by telephone or through the school reception. An appointment provides an opportunity to look around before deciding whether to apply.

For nursery enquiries or a visit appointment, telephone 0161 3683732. The school address is Hattersley Road East, Hattersley, Hyde, SK14 3NL.