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Nursery at Templenewsam Halton Primary School
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, storytelling and learning to make choices shape the nursery at Templenewsam Halton Primary School. For children aged three and four, this is teacher-led provision within the primary school, with adult-guided activities alongside play children choose themselves. That balance gives children opportunities both to follow guidance and to pursue their own ideas.
The nursery belongs to Red Kite Learning Trust and sits at the school's Pinfold Lane site in Leeds. Its pedestrian entrance is on Selby Road, via School Lane, which is useful to distinguish from the other school gates when planning collection.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework for learning. Its seven learning areas organise children's development, with opportunities to explore, communicate, solve problems and become more independent. Half-term Key Themes draw on children's interests, giving their discoveries a place in the planned curriculum.
Whole-class teaching and smaller group activities sit alongside child-initiated play. Learning takes place outdoors as well as indoors, with provision divided into learning areas. Children are encouraged to explain their ideas, make decisions and think back over experiences: participation involves more than following an adult's instructions.
Storytelling and play are used to develop language. Staff plan vocabulary, including words about animals, seasons and countries, so children can put more precise names to what they encounter. This gives conversation a learning purpose while keeping it connected to children's activities.
In March 2023, Ofsted found that nursery children practised listening to sounds and that early-years mathematics extended into everyday activities. Counting pencils back into their container during tidying was one example. Ordinary routines therefore provided opportunities to practise number skills as well as manage equipment.
Adults demonstrate an activity and then give children their turn. In March 2023, this approach helped the youngest children learn clear routines. It gives children a model to follow before they try something themselves.
The school aims to make participation possible for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), using individual support and targeted interventions. A school-wide concern from March 2023 needs careful distinction: support plans lacked enough detail in some foundation subjects to guide teaching adaptations successfully. Families considering SEND support should distinguish that finding from the specific early-years routines described above.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and gives no priority for entry in September 2027. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority's Common Preference Form. For Leeds residents, that route is Leeds City Council; the deadline for September 2027 entry is 15 January 2027.
Sibling priority also excludes a sibling who attends only the nursery. Familiarity with the school and entitlement to a place are separate questions, so families should plan the Reception application alongside nursery attendance.
Term-time nursery hours run from 8:40am to 3:15pm on weekdays. The two 15-hour patterns split the week: Monday and Tuesday with Wednesday morning until 11:15am, or Wednesday afternoon from 1pm with Thursday and Friday. The 30-hour option covers Monday to Friday during nursery opening hours.
Universal funding provides 15 hours for up to 38 weeks annually from the term following a child's third birthday. Eligible families can receive a further 15 hours through Working Parent Entitlement. Unfunded places carry an administration charge.
Hutsters provides paid wraparound care, with morning hours of 7:45am to 8:45am and afternoon hours of 3:15pm to 5pm. Places depend on availability, and bookings cannot be made ad hoc. Request current charges and booking information from the school office.
Requested hours are assessed against staffing ratios, space and funding; an alternative pattern may be offered. Discuss your preferred hours with the school before applying, especially if working arrangements depend on particular nursery days.
Prospective parents can visit before applying. Contact info@tnhps.rklt.co.uk or telephone 0113 293 0314 to enquire.
The nursery provides places for three- and four-year-olds.
Children combine teacher-led group activities with play they choose themselves, indoors and outdoors. Storytelling and planned vocabulary develop children's language. In March 2023, inspectors also found nursery children learning to listen to sounds and early-years children practising counting during everyday activities.
Yes. Two patterns are offered: Monday and Tuesday plus Wednesday morning, or Wednesday afternoon plus Thursday and Friday. Universal entitlement begins in the term after a child's third birthday.
Yes. Hutsters offers paid wraparound care, subject to availability. Ad hoc bookings are not accepted; the school office handles booking enquiries.
No. A separate application is required, and nursery attendance gives no priority for September 2027 entry. Apply through your home local authority by 15 January 2027.
