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Nursery at Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Seeds, traditional tales and balance bikes give Kirkby and Great Broughton’s nursery its character: learning through things children can handle, tell and try. This is the nursery within Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, on Kirkby Lane in Kirkby-in-Cleveland.
Nursery children first joined the school during the 2024–25 academic year. The provision sits within a village church school serving Kirkby-in-Cleveland and Great Broughton. Its Christian identity shapes the school’s aims, including helping children develop consideration for others alongside their learning.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework forms part of the curriculum. Nursery activities give that a concrete meaning for parents: practising language through storytelling, investigating growth by planting, and developing movement skills on bikes. These are distinct kinds of learning, rather than an emphasis on early academic work alone.
During National Storytelling Week in February 2026, children explored traditional tales, practised attentive listening and retold stories using newly learned words. Retelling gives children a purpose for speaking: they have a story to communicate, rather than vocabulary to repeat in isolation.
April 2026 brought seed planting and exploration of how plants grow, with flowers and vegetables as the focus. In May 2026, nursery children joined Reception children for a balance bike activity, practising steering and balance. This combined physical learning with an activity alongside older children.
The wider school grounds include an Outdoor Story Circle and a Garden & Wildlife Area. A Trim Trail is another physical feature of the school site; these are school facilities, rather than a description of a separate nursery garden.
The staffing structure connects nursery leadership with Reception teaching. The nursery lead also holds a deputy safeguarding role, while nursery teaching assistants form part of the team. That gives families a clear connection between early education and the school’s child protection structure.
New nursery children joined in April 2026 and began making friends during their first week. That is a specific example of children settling into the group, rather than a promise that every child will settle at the same pace. The school encourages parents to raise questions or concerns and describes partnership with families as important.
Safeguarding training includes volunteers and governors as well as staff. The school also participates in Operation Encompass, which supports children affected by domestic abuse. In May 2023, the school inspection identified delays in recording and reporting some safeguarding incidents, which could hold up follow-up action. This was a school-wide concern, relevant to families considering care on the same site.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal school admissions process and meet its deadline. The application route is through North Yorkshire’s school admissions service, with an electronic application form.
The shared balance bike activity illustrates contact between nursery and Reception children. Such experiences can build familiarity with older children; they do not establish an admissions advantage.
Enquiries go through the school office on 01642 712687, or by email to admin@kirkby-in-cleveland.n-yorks.sch.uk. School visits can be arranged through the office, including an appointment or informal conversation. A visit offers families an opportunity to discuss their child and see the setting before deciding.
The school’s address is Kirkby Lane, Kirkby-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, TS9 7AL.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal school admissions process.
Examples from 2026 include traditional storytelling, planting seeds and a balance bike activity involving steering and balance.
A nursery lead combines the role with Reception teaching and deputy safeguarding responsibilities. Nursery teaching assistants also form part of the team.
Yes. Contact the school office on 01642 712687 to arrange an appointment or informal conversation.
It is part of Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School on Kirkby Lane, Kirkby-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, TS9 7AL.
