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Nursery at Grange 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Refurbished play spaces, daily outdoor learning and Forest School experiences give this nursery its own character within Grange Primary Academy. Children aged 3–4 attend as part of the school's early years foundation stage (EYFS), alongside Reception. The setting is on Jean Road in Kettering.
A qualified teacher leads the nursery, supported by an early years team. Being attached to the primary school brings access to specialist spaces and school events, giving children experiences beyond their nursery room while retaining a nursery team of their own.
Play shapes the learning. The EYFS combines activities children choose with planned play and focused work led by adults. That gives children room to follow an interest as well as practise skills with guidance. Communication, physical development and learning to manage feelings sit alongside early literacy, mathematics, creative expression and understanding the world.
Language has a clear place in the routine. At the October 2024 inspection, Ofsted found that daily nursery sessions helped children develop language rapidly and extend their vocabulary, including through discussing a triangle's features. Everyday conversation becomes a way to build understanding.
Inside, the refurbished learning spaces support play and exploration. Outside, the nursery's outdoor area is used throughout the year, with daily opportunities to move, investigate and learn. Forest School adds experiences in the school's own woodland provision. These give outdoor learning a place in the child's day beyond an occasional outing.
Creative work includes learning simple art skills in the Foundation Stage. Nursery experiences also extend beyond the classroom: arranged activities include Bugtopia, Christmas at West Lodge Farm and a Spooky Story Evening. These provide concrete starting points for children to talk about places, stories and experiences together.
Emotional learning has a named approach: Conscious Discipline. All classroom staff are trained in its principles, and classroom Regulation Stations provide a place to pause and work through feelings. Calming activities and tools for recognising emotions give children practical ways to prepare to return to play or learning.
Families can use nursery settling guidance, while a pastoral team and family support worker provide another route for support. For concerns about special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), the school's SEND coordinator can be contacted through the office. Parents with worries about a child's safety or welfare can speak to the designated safeguarding team.
Lunch is part of the all-day arrangement. Children bring a packed lunch or have a paid school meal, with hot food prepared on site. Taylor Shaw provides the school's catering; its menu rotates over three weeks. Medical diets require supporting medical evidence, and alternative menus are provided where safely possible. This makes sharing allergy information an essential part of preparing for lunch.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the local authority's normal school admissions process, by the normal deadline. For families living in North Northamptonshire, the route is an online application through North Northamptonshire Council.
Transition support is a separate matter. The nursery has close links with the Reception class, and the school aims to make the move familiar for children. That familiarity supports the change of classroom; it does not replace the admissions application.
Three session choices let families fit attendance around their day: mornings run from 8.45am to 11.45am, afternoons from 12.15pm to 3.15pm, and all-day attendance from 8.45am to 3.15pm. All-day children need lunch, with a school meal charged separately or a packed lunch brought from home.
The nursery accepts children with 15-hour and 30-hour funding. Eligibility conditions apply. Contact the school for current charges. Nursery tours can be booked, and enquiries can be made through the general enquiry form or by calling 01536 503368. Disabled parking is available in the Jean Road car park.
The nursery caters for children aged 3–4.
Morning sessions are 8.45am–11.45am, afternoons are 12.15pm–3.15pm, and all-day sessions are 8.45am–3.15pm.
The nursery accepts 15-hour and 30-hour funding, subject to eligibility conditions.
They need lunch, but families can choose a paid school meal or provide a packed lunch.
No. Families must apply separately through the local authority's normal school admissions process.
