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Nursery at Little Houghton Church of England Primary
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Songs, counting props and sound games give Little Houghton's nursery its own rhythm within a shared early years classroom. The provision caters for children aged three and four in the year before school, with up to 30 hours each week during term time. Nursery children belong to Class 1 alongside Reception children, rather than occupying a separate nursery class.
That shared setting shapes the experience. Older children provide familiar role models, while younger children can choose to join their carpet activities. The classroom is light and spacious, with toys and resources suited to different stages of development. This is a nursery day closely connected to school life.
Choice comes first. Children practise putting belongings in their drawers and on their pegs, then select resources to play with indoors. After registration, a teaching assistant leads sound games for the nursery group. These explore sounds before introducing letter sounds, giving children a starting point for later phonics learning.
Maths is brief and practical: five to ten minutes of songs, props and games with a teaching assistant, followed by more play. Short teaching inputs sit within longer opportunities to explore. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), alongside Development Matters, guides the curriculum. In parent language, its foundations are movement, communication and learning to manage feelings and relationships; number, early literacy, creativity and understanding the world build alongside them.
Outdoor play is part of the daily pattern. Class 1 has an enclosed outdoor area with play equipment, and children can use it throughout the day under adult supervision. After lunch, activities indoors and outside are available for children to choose. The balance gives children both adult guidance and room to follow their interests.
Settling happens within the mixed nursery and Reception class, where older children offer examples of school routines. Staff aim to get to know each child individually, and the early years approach includes working in partnership with parents and adapting learning to children's interests and needs.
Lunch brings a change of pace. Nursery children eat in the hall alongside the other pupils, then play outside with a teaching assistant looking after them. For a child adjusting to busier surroundings, this is a significant part of the day. Kingswood provides cooked lunches, while children may bring a packed lunch. Nursery children also receive a fruit or vegetable snack during the morning break.
Support for special educational needs and disabilities follows the school's arrangements: teaching methods and pace can be adapted, with classroom assistance, small group work or individual interventions where needed. Parents are consulted at each stage of additional support. This gives families a role in reviewing how support develops.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the appropriate council for their home address: West or North Northamptonshire. The deadline for the 2026 admissions cycle was 15 January 2026; that date has passed.
Classroom familiarity is a separate benefit. Sharing Class 1 means nursery children already spend time alongside Reception children and can take part in their carpet learning by choice. Those everyday connections support familiarity with school routines, but they do not secure admission.
The nursery operates during term time, offering up to 30 hours a week. Hours beyond a family's funded entitlement incur a charge. Contact the school office on 01604 890788 for nursery enquiries, or return a nursery application form; places are allocated in application order.
The school day runs from 8.45am to 3.15pm, with gates opening at 8.40am. These are school timetable times. Lunch occupies the period from noon to 1pm. Informal school visits can be arranged by telephone, giving families an opportunity to discuss the setting before applying.
School uniform uses red, white and navy. Branded clothing is optional, and the office holds second-hand items. That gives families flexibility when gathering school clothing.
Children aged three and four in the year before they start school attend nursery within the shared Class 1 early years classroom.
The nursery offers up to 30 hours a week during term time. Hours exceeding a family's funded entitlement are charged.
Children choose indoor and outdoor play, take part in sound games, and have a short maths session using songs, props and games. A teaching assistant leads the nursery phonics and maths activities.
Yes. Kingswood provides cooked meals, and children can alternatively bring a packed lunch. Nursery children eat in the school hall alongside other pupils.
No. Families need a separate Reception application through the council appropriate to where they live. Sharing a classroom with Reception children does not secure a place.
