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Nursery at Alderman Jacobs 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Two three-hour sessions give Alderman Jacobs pre-school a clear daily rhythm. This is the school's on-site provision for children aged three and four in Whittlesey, with oversight from the same governing team as the school. Families can distinguish the pre-school timetable from the longer day followed by older children.
Leadership includes a combined pre-school and early years lead, alongside an assistant head responsible for pre-school and Key Stage 1. That places the provision within the school's leadership structure.
Listening comes before reading here. In March 2023, pre-school children practised recognising sounds, including sounds from nature. The immediate task is distinguishing what they hear: a concrete starting point for early sound awareness rather than a claim about later reading results.
Movement also has a place in the timetable. For autumn's first half-term in 2026/2027, pre-school PE falls on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Children attend in PE clothing on those days, so the session a family uses determines which PE slot applies.
The morning runs from 8.50am to 11.50am; the afternoon runs from 12.05pm to 3.05pm. Pre-school lunchtime is scheduled for 11.30am to noon. These separate timings matter when arranging collection around other children or work.
Early identification of additional needs is a meaningful part of the provision. In March 2023, leaders identified needs promptly from the early years onwards. For parents, that makes emerging concerns something to raise early, rather than waiting until a child moves further through school.
The school's support process follows assessment, planning, action and review. Parents contribute to discussions about needs and receive updates as support is evaluated. Outside agencies may assess a child, with their involvement discussed with parents beforehand. This gives families a role in shaping support and checking whether it helps.
Physical resources across the school include a light room, a sensory garden and a sensory room. These are school facilities, rather than a description of the pre-school classroom. The AJS Inclusion Framework also allows targeted speech and language help and specialist involvement, including Fenland Specialist Teachers, according to a child's needs.
Progress tracking begins in pre-school. Parents' evenings provide opportunities to discuss targets and progress, while families receive an end-of-year written report. Those formal conversations give parents a chance to contribute to the next steps in their child's learning.
Attending Alderman Jacobs pre-school does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet the applicable deadline. Treat choosing a pre-school session and applying for a school place as separate decisions.
Application cycle. Applications for the 2026/2027 pre-school year have closed. For further pre-school enquiries, the school office can be reached on 01733 202403. This is the contact route for families considering the provision.
Drybread Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1XJ is the school's address. General enquiries can also be sent to office@aldermanjacobs.cambs.sch.uk.
The on-site pre-school serves children aged three and four.
Morning sessions run from 8.50am to 11.50am, and afternoon sessions from 12.05pm to 3.05pm.
No. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process.
Parents discuss their child's needs and planned support with staff, and contribute when that support is reviewed. Outside-agency involvement is discussed with parents beforehand.
Contact the school office on 01733 202403. Applications for the 2026/2027 pre-school year have closed.
