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Nursery at Ebor Gardens 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Sounding out words and comparing the weight of objects give Ebor Gardens’ early years provision a clear learning focus. The nursery forms part of Ebor Gardens Primary Academy on Rigton Drive in Leeds, with funded nursery education available from the term after a child’s third birthday.
Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding following inspection on 25 and 26 June and 2 October 2024. That judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.
Reading has a defined place from nursery onwards. A phonics-first approach teaches children to connect sounds with written words, then combine those sounds to read. Across early years, reading materials include Rocket Phonics, Comic Street and Galaxy from Rising Stars Books. These decodable books give children a way to practise the sounds they have learnt, rather than guess unfamiliar words.
The early years reading model combines adult-led phonics with guided reading each day, with each lesson lasting 30 minutes. Books beyond the reading scheme sit alongside these materials as children become more accomplished readers. Families are encouraged to share reading at home too, making it a partnership rather than an activity confined to the classroom.
In the 2024 early years findings, reading books matched children’s knowledge of sounds, helping them progress in phonics. Mathematics was equally concrete: children compared objects by weight and used the appropriate mathematical language. The point is understanding as well as vocabulary. Children learn to explain a comparison, not simply make one.
A nursery teacher and nursery nurse sit within the EYFS team. That gives the provision a teaching and care structure within the school’s wider early years organisation.
For concerns about development or well-being, the school’s first contact is the class teacher, with the SENDCO another route. A meeting can lead to classroom support, assessment or involvement from Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology or the Special Educational Needs Inclusion Team. Parents whose child already works with another agency are asked to share that information when their child starts, helping staff connect existing support with school life.
The 2024 findings also identified consistent adult expectations and routines in early years. For young children, predictable expectations help establish how learning together works.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority and meet the deadline for their child’s entry year. For Leeds residents, the application route is www.leeds.gov.uk/apply.
Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as two distinct decisions. Choosing this nursery does not replace the later application process.
Children can receive 15 funded hours each week from the term following their third birthday. Eligible families can access the nursery’s 30-hour provision. The additional hours depend on eligibility, so the two offers should not be treated as interchangeable.
Nursery starts typically fall in September, January and April. To apply, contact Admissions and complete the online application form. Visits can also be arranged by contacting the school, giving families an opportunity to see the nursery before choosing it.
The school office can help with the application process on 0113 248 2750. Email enquiries can go to admin@eborgardensacademy.co.uk.
Funded nursery education begins from the term after a child’s third birthday. Starts typically take place in September, January and April.
No. Families must apply separately through their home local authority and meet the deadline for the relevant entry year.
The offer includes 15 hours per week from the term after a child’s third birthday, with 30-hour provision for eligible families.
Phonics begins in nursery. The early years reading materials include Rocket Phonics, Galaxy and Comic Street, allowing children to practise combining sounds into words.
Yes. Contact the school to arrange a visit. The office number is 0113 248 2750.
