Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Nursery

Conversation and play give this nursery its character. In October 2023, children were sociable with one another, comfortable talking to adults and quick to understand the daily routines. Pudsey Primrose Hill provides nursery education and care from age three, with places offered across the academic year. Children must have turned three before they start.

The nursery belongs to the primary school's early years provision. Ofsted rated that provision Outstanding following its inspection on 10 and 11 October 2023. This is an early years judgement within the school inspection, rather than a separate nursery rating.

Language, communication and early mathematics are substantial parts of the early years curriculum. In parent terms, this means learning to express ideas, join conversations and develop number skills alongside play. In October 2023, staff understood children's learning and their next steps well, and children made substantial progress across the curriculum.

Classrooms had plentiful learning resources, while the outdoor area had equipment to support children's activity. Children played together and talked readily with adults across these spaces. The practical benefit is room for both social learning and conversation, rather than learning being confined to a seated task.

The Owlcotes Literature Festival 2025 gives a concrete example of nursery learning. Activities linked to Here I Am explored feelings about friendship and where relatives and friends lived, both around the world and within the UK. Children drew self-portraits together and discussed what made them happy. Listening and contributing to conversations were the focus: a story became a starting point for children to talk about their own lives.

Settling starts before the booked attendance pattern begins. Stay and Play brings a child and one parent or carer into nursery with children who already attend. Two sessions of one hour are recommended, with additional sessions possible. Families and the early years leader agree a gradual build-up that suits the child, giving the start some flexibility.

A telephone update follows the first day, and parents can contact staff for further updates during the initial days. Tapestry shares children's explorations with families, while staff also discuss learning directly with parents. These give families ways to keep track of how their child is settling and what captures their interest.

School SEND support includes a special educational needs co-ordinator and an intervention manager working with class teachers. Children on the SEND register have an Individual Provision Map covering strengths, learning barriers and support. Teachers review these termly with parents, giving families a recurring opportunity to discuss their child's needs.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and has no bearing on the local authority's allocation of school places. Families must make a separate Reception application through their local council's normal process and meet the deadline for their child's entry year. For Leeds schools, the application route is Leeds City Council. Treat that application as a separate decision and task, even if your child already attends nursery.

Education sessions run from 8:30am to 11:30am and from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Parents give their preferred attendance pattern when accepting a place; requests to change it depend on availability and the nursery's allocation criteria.

Three-year-olds can access 15 funded hours, with 30 hours available to eligible families. Funding is allocated to term-time provision. Before and after nursery care can use remaining funded hours or be paid for, subject to availability and advance booking.

Holiday care is offered to children attending Primrose Hill Nursery, with half-day and full-day options allocated in booking order. Booking and payment are required in advance. Contact nurseryinfo@primrosehill.owlcotesmat.org to enquire or arrange a visit, and ask the school for current charges.