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Nursery at The Avenue 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Exploratory play and adult-led activities shape the nursery at The Avenue Primary School in Nunthorpe. Children can join from age two, alongside provision for three and four-year-olds; the younger age group was introduced from September 2025. This gives families an earlier starting point within the school.
The nursery has 52 places across its morning and afternoon provision, with a limited number of 30-hour places. The distinction matters for childcare planning: a longer nursery week depends on availability.
Learning follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Here, that means combining activities organised by adults with opportunities for children to explore through play. The nursery aims to develop children's independence, confidence and ability to get along with others alongside their learning.
Language, creativity and physical development sit within the school's curriculum priorities, together with mathematical, scientific and technological learning. The emphasis is on several aspects of a child's development, rather than a narrow preparation for formal lessons. Social development is part of that picture too: learning to manage alongside other children matters as well as building knowledge.
Sessions last three hours, either in the morning or afternoon. For the 15-hour pattern, children attend five sessions of the same type, giving the week a repeated morning or afternoon structure.
Preparation begins before the first session. During the preceding term, families are invited to a starter meeting where they can see the nursery, raise questions and discuss their child's needs with the class teacher. That provides an opportunity to share information before attendance begins. Arbor carries electronic letters, while Class Dojo helps parents follow children's activities.
Within the school's staff team, teachers hold qualified teacher status and teaching assistants have at least a Level 2 qualification. Nursery children complete a language screening assessment intended to identify communication needs early. Parents with developmental concerns can begin by speaking to their child's teacher.
SEND support uses an Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle, with reviews at least three times annually. The school's Nest room provides a quieter space for work or regulation breaks; access is decided by the SEND coordinator. Support can therefore include adjustments to the surroundings as well as teaching.
Meals are prepared on site. Special dietary needs require written confirmation, a completed allergy form and a care plan before meals can be provided. Packed lunches must exclude nuts, and grapes should be halved. These are practical preparations to complete before a child starts eating lunch at nursery.
A nursery place does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority and meet its normal closing date. Reception applications are made between November and January in the school year in which the child turns four.
For the 2025–26 admissions cycle, nursery attendance gave no Reception priority under the Middlesbrough criteria. Nursery choice and the later school application therefore need separate consideration.
For children with SEND, transition support can include extra classroom visits, social stories and visual reminders of new routines. These arrangements are tailored to individual needs. They help prepare children for change; they do not alter the admissions process.
Morning sessions run from 8.45am to 11.45am; afternoons run from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. All three and four-year-olds qualify for 15 hours weekly, and some qualify for 30 funded hours. Families can request mornings or afternoons, but their preferred allocation is not guaranteed.
To enquire or arrange a visit, contact the school office on 01642 318510. Families complete a nursery application form. Ask the school for current meal charges.
The school uniform colours include royal blue jumpers or cardigans, white or pale blue tops, and grey or black bottoms. Branded clothing is optional, and pre-loved uniform is held at school.
Provision covers children from age two, as well as three and four-year-olds. Two-year-old provision began in September 2025.
Mornings run from 8.45am to 11.45am, and afternoons from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
Three and four-year-olds can attend five morning sessions or five afternoon sessions. The school tries to accommodate parental preference, but cannot guarantee it.
No. A separate application must be made through the home local authority. Nursery attendance gave no priority under the 2025–26 Middlesbrough admission criteria.
Before school meals can be served, families must provide written confirmation, complete an allergy form and have a care plan in place.
