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Nursery at Hordle CofE (VA) 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
At the February 2022 inspection, memorised songs, mathematical play and the outdoor setting Wild gave the nursery provision its own character within Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School. Children can start from the half-term following their second birthday. Sessions run during term time, with morning, afternoon and full-day choices, so families can choose a shorter session or a longer nursery day.
In February 2022, Ofsted found excellent early-years provision, with children developing confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Cooperation began in nursery. That gives the provision a social purpose alongside its early reading and mathematical activities.
Early learning takes a recognisable, playful form here. In February 2022, nursery children were joining in with stories, singing and rhymes, committing many to memory and beginning to learn sounds. These activities give children repeated opportunities to use language and become familiar with books before starting school.
Mathematics also emerged through play in the early years: children compared objects by size, made patterns and paired numbers with objects. The practical detail matters. Children were working with things they could handle and compare, making early mathematical ideas part of their play.
The outdoor setting Wild opened in January 2020, expanding the nursery provision called Nest. At the February 2022 inspection, Wild operated in the mornings and most nursery children attended part-time. For families considering outdoor provision, that history distinguishes Wild from the broader choice of nursery sessions.
Support starts with understanding individual children. In February 2022, early-years adults knew children's needs closely and worked to meet the needs of those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This makes individual needs part of the nursery's care and learning picture.
Across the school, the approach to additional needs includes working with families, Educational Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapy Services. The school aims to identify needs early and arrange appropriate support. Nursery families can also follow updates through their child's Tapestry, giving them a connection with activities beyond the session itself.
Attending Hordle Explorers does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal school admissions process and meet its deadline. The route is Hampshire admissions; the school's governing body is its admission authority. Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as separate decisions.
Morning sessions finish at noon, with a choice of starting at 9am or 10am. Afternoons begin at 12:30pm and finish at either 3pm or 3:30pm; full days start at 9am with the same finishing choices. Breakfast Club runs from 8am to 9am. After School Club starts at 3:30pm, with collection at 4:30pm, 5pm or 5:30pm, although Friday provision ends at 5pm. Ad-hoc wraparound bookings go by email to hen@hordleprimary.co.uk.
Funding limits. Since April 2026, the nursery accepts up to 25 funded EYE hours each week, restricted to 10am to 3pm. Attendance beyond those hours is charged. The nursery opens for 39 weeks annually, while funding covers 38, so funded families receive charges for at least one week. Ask the nursery for current charges when planning your booking.
Tours can be booked, and nursery enquiries go to hen@hordleprimary.co.uk or 01425 611657. An online enquiry form is another option. Session availability depends on demand, making the chosen days and hours an important part of the conversation.
Children are accepted from the half-term after they turn two.
Yes. Full-day sessions start at 9am and finish at either 3pm or 3:30pm, during term time.
No. You must apply separately for Reception through the normal school admissions process via Hampshire admissions.
The nursery accepts a maximum of 25 funded EYE hours per week, between 10am and 3pm, under the arrangement effective from April 2026. Remaining eligible funding can be used at another setting.
Email hen@hordleprimary.co.uk, telephone 01425 611657 or use the online enquiry form. Nursery tours can be booked.
