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Nursery at Mowmacre Hill 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
More room to play, with school life already close by: Mowmacre Hill’s pre-school expanded in 2026 and takes children from age 3 until Reception. It belongs to Mowmacre Hill Primary School in Leicester, giving children familiarity with the school while their learning centres on play.
The pre-school aims to help children gain independence, explore their ideas and make friends. Its combination of daily outdoor activity and creative learning gives families a clear picture of the provision’s character: movement, conversation and discovery.
Creative activities, pretend play and time together as a group shape the day. Stories and singing sit alongside opportunities to explore outdoors, with a snack providing time to eat and socialise. Children handle art materials, encounter numbers and letter sounds, and practise movement skills. These experiences connect preparation for writing and early learning with things young children can do and enjoy.
Outdoor activity happens every day, and children can be active outside throughout the day. The 2026 expansion added space for exploration and play. That makes room to move a concrete part of the offer, alongside activities involving imagination and talk.
Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), maths involves practical exploration both outside and indoors. Children investigate shapes, compare amounts and explore patterns; songs and rhymes also support number learning. The emphasis is on trying things and talking about them. Across the school curriculum, the mastery approach involves consolidating learning before introducing new knowledge.
In May 2025, early-years children sustained their attention during selected activities and practised sharing turns and working together. Staff also developed children’s vocabulary and communication effectively. These findings concern the early years within the school, rather than a separate nursery judgement.
Toilet training is not an entry requirement. Staff support children through this stage with sensitivity to their individual development, so families need not treat independent toileting as a hurdle to joining. Healthy snacks and time with other children form part of the daily routine.
The pre-school supports children with additional needs and works with families who speak English as an additional language. Across the school, SEND support includes reviewing progress, considering the help a child needs and maintaining contact with parents. Concerns about learning should first go to the class teacher.
For safeguarding concerns, families can reach a designated lead through the office, by telephone or by email. Operation Encompass connects the school with police information about domestic abuse, allowing staff to respond with support when a child has been affected.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and does not confer priority under the school’s oversubscription criteria. Families must make a separate application to their home local authority using the Common Application Form by 15 January. Keep that application separate from any pre-school booking.
Children’s familiarity with the school’s surroundings, staff and routines is useful preparation for the change. It helps make school life less unfamiliar; it does not change the admissions decision.
Families can choose flexible afternoon, morning or full-day sessions. Eligible families can access funded places covering 15 or 30 hours: most families with children aged 3 and 4 can receive 15 hours each week, while some working families may qualify for up to 30 hours weekly. The team helps families understand eligibility, applications, funding start dates and how funded sessions operate.
To register interest, discuss the provision or arrange a visit, email preschool@dsatmowmacrehill.org. A visit gives families an opportunity to look around before applying.
Children can join from age 3 and attend until they move into Reception.
Flexible morning, afternoon and full-day sessions are offered.
Yes. Eligible families can access 15-hour and 30-hour funded places. Most families with children aged 3 and 4 can receive 15 hours weekly; some working families may qualify for up to 30 hours each week.
No. Staff support children sensitively as they develop toileting skills.
No. Nursery attendance neither guarantees a place nor confers priority. Apply separately through your home local authority using the Common Application Form by 15 January.
