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Nursery at Westerhope 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A morning place or a day ending at 3:15pm: Westerhope's nursery changed its offer from September 2026, giving families two Monday-to-Friday patterns. The nursery has 39 places within Westerhope Primary School. It is the school's own early years provision, so families can consider the nursery day alongside the school's support services.
The September 2026 intake covers children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023. That is a specific intake cohort, rather than the primary school's full age range.
Both attendance patterns begin at 8:45am. Children taking a 15-hour place finish at 11:45am, while the 30-hour offer ends at 3:15pm. For parents, the practical distinction is between collecting before midday and arranging an afternoon collection. The start time stays the same.
These patterns run from Monday to Friday, giving the week a consistent attendance rhythm. A morning place means an earlier handover back to family care; the longer pattern extends attendance into the afternoon. Choose the pattern around the collection time your household can sustain across five days.
Early years has an EYFS leader, and the school team includes a nursery teacher, a nursery nurse and teaching assistants with EYFS roles. Those are distinct responsibilities within the staffing structure. The EYFS leader also holds a deputy designated safeguarding role.
Support for additional needs connects families with the school's special educational needs coordinator. The role includes coordinating provision, helping identify needs and liaising with parents and outside professionals, including educational psychologists. This gives parents a contact for discussing support that involves more than the nursery classroom alone. Contact is through admin@westerhope.newcastle.sch.uk or 0191 267 4750.
For children learning English as an additional language, the school tracks both English acquisition and curriculum progress. Classroom support can include translated materials, visual prompts and intervention to develop communication and vocabulary, according to the child's needs. The implication is practical: language support can change how a child accesses classroom learning.
A pastoral lead and behaviour support officer also work with families, teachers and pupils. Welfare concerns can be discussed with the pastoral lead. Across the school, the accessibility aim covers parent information as well as the curriculum and learning environment.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route by the applicable deadline. Treat that application as a separate step in planning your child's next year, even when you want them to remain at Westerhope.
Attendance pattern. From September 2026, the choices are the 15-hour morning place and the 30-hour place described above. Both require planning around a Monday-to-Friday timetable.
Nursery application. For the September 2026 intake, application forms were obtainable online or from the school office. Submission was in person at the office, accompanied by evidence of the child's birth date and address.
Visits and enquiries. School-day visits can be arranged through the office, allowing families to see the school in operation. Nursery enquiries also go to the office on 0191 2674750.
There are 39 nursery places at Westerhope Primary School.
From September 2026, 15-hour places run from 8:45am to 11:45am and 30-hour places from 8:45am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday.
No. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process.
The school's special educational needs coordinator helps identify needs, coordinates provision and liaises with parents and outside professionals.
Yes. Contact the school office to arrange a visit during the school day.
