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Nursery at New Marske 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Two nursery groups shape the early years at New Marske Primary School: Blossom Tree for two-year-olds, and the main school nursery for children aged three and four. Blossom Tree has 10 places; the school nursery has 26 morning places and belongs to the Early Phase of Learning. The distinction matters when planning a child's start: these are separate groups, with a transition period for children moving between them.
Three-hour sessions give the day its shape. Learning follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which brings education and care together rather than treating them as separate parts of a child's experience. For a child starting nursery for the first time, information from parents contributes to an initial assessment. Children arriving from another setting bring information about their development, helping staff plan from their existing experience.
Paint mixing features in Blossom Tree's art learning. In the school nursery, children respond to ideas and begin expressing how they feel. Art gives them ways to explore ideas and feelings. Computing begins simply too: both groups practise putting instructions in order and access digital content with adult help; school nursery children also develop their understanding of directions.
In July 2022, Ofsted found that nursery games and activities prepared children for later phonics learning. Learning about relationships also began in Nursery. These are useful foundations for the next stage: early reading preparation sits alongside learning how to relate to other people.
Settling starts before the first session. Families joining the main school nursery from its waiting list are contacted to arrange a home visit and discuss a visit and starting date. Children receive dates for visiting and starting; when a large group is joining, entry may be staggered to help each child settle.
Teaching assistants work alongside teachers throughout the school's learning phases. Across the school, all staff have first-aid training and six hold a paediatric first-aid qualification. Arbor carries a weekly newsletter, electronic messages and texts about changes to the school day, giving parents a regular communication route.
Children staying through lunch can bring a healthy packed lunch or eat a meal made by the school kitchen. School meals are charged even when the session is funded. Birthday food for sharing is not accepted; a favourite story or stickers can mark the occasion instead.
SEND support involves parents in assessment, planning and review, with specialist advice sought where needed. Speech and Language Therapy and the Educational Psychology Service are among the services involved. A meeting room provides space for conversations with teachers and education professionals. The school site also has ramps and accessible toilets, practical features for families with access needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate school application through Redcar and Cleveland People Services and meet the normal Reception application deadline. Choosing nursery should therefore be a decision about the early years experience, rather than an assumption that a school place is secured.
The transition period from Blossom Tree to the main school nursery is a separate arrangement. It supports a change of nursery group and should not be confused with Reception admission.
Morning nursery runs from 8:30am to 11:30am. Children accessing an extra 15 hours have an afternoon session from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Session allocation is discussed with the Early Years and Foundation Stage Leader. Both nurseries close for school holidays, public holidays and five professional development days, so families need another arrangement during those closures.
Eligible three- and four-year-olds can access up to thirty funded hours across the nursery provision, subject to availability and verified eligibility. Universal hours normally sit in the main school nursery, with additional hours in Blossom Tree. Universal hours can be taken in Blossom Tree where the main nursery has no availability or in exceptional circumstances. Private hours beyond funded entitlement are charged and booked through the application form, subject to availability and oversubscription criteria; contact the school for current charges. Late collection can also incur a charge, and parents should telephone promptly if delayed.
The online nursery application adds a child to the waiting list. Enquiries go to office@newmarskeprimary.co.uk or 01642 486392, and parents are welcome to visit the nurseries.
Blossom Tree caters for two-year-olds, while the main school nursery accommodates children aged three and four.
Morning sessions run from 8:30am to 11:30am. The afternoon session for children accessing an extra 15 hours runs from 12:15pm to 3:15pm.
Children staying through lunch can bring a healthy packed lunch or have a school meal. School meals are charged, including during funded sessions.
No. A separate school application is required through Redcar and Cleveland People Services, by the normal Reception deadline.
Complete the online nursery application to add your child to the waiting list. Contact the school office for enquiries or to arrange a nursery visit.
