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Nursery at Westgarth 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Three-hour sessions give Westgarth’s nursery a clear shape: a morning or an afternoon of early learning within the primary school in Marske-by-the-Sea. This is the school’s Lower Foundation Stage, with entry normally from the term after a child’s third birthday. Earlier admission after turning three is discretionary and depends on space.
In autumn 2020, the nursery’s admission limit was 26 places for each morning and afternoon session. Early years provision was graded Good at the Ofsted inspection of 18 and 19 February 2025. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Morning children attend from 08:45 to 11:45; the afternoon runs from 12:30 to 15:30. Each session has a 15-minute window for both drop-off and collection, giving families some flexibility around the beginning and end of the three hours.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the nursery’s curriculum framework. In February 2025, teaching across early years matched activities to children’s individual learning needs, with staff understanding both their development and their pastoral needs. The practical benefit is learning shaped around what a child needs to tackle next.
Technology starts with familiar objects. Nursery learning includes understanding what a lamp, television or cooker does, following spoken instructions, and using an interactive whiteboard for drawing and making marks. A simple game with a goal and online safety also feature. These are concrete ways to connect technology with everyday life, rather than treating it only as screen use.
Learning about the world includes recognising differences between families and communities, alongside beginning to care for living things and the natural environment. This gives early learning a social dimension as well as an exploratory one.
Settling can happen in stages. The nursery can agree a gradual start with parents, including for children who have recently turned three or need additional support. A home visit helps identify the child’s needs before the starting arrangements are agreed. The autumn 2020 arrangements paired a qualified primary teacher with a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
Toilet training is handled individually: an eligible child cannot be refused solely because they are not fully toilet trained. Where this is unrelated to a medical need, the school negotiates an admission plan with the family.
For special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), Foundation Stage staff monitor development and can create an Additional Needs Plan with parents and the SENDCo. Continuing concerns can lead to assessment and advice from outside professionals. Plans receive reviews at least termly, keeping support open to adjustment as the child develops.
The school buildings have ramps, wide doorways and accessible toilets. These physical features matter for families managing mobility needs. Parents can raise concerns with the class teacher between the termly Structured Conversations, rather than waiting for the next scheduled meeting.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application through Redcar and Cleveland’s Admissions Team, using the Local Authority Common Application Form and meeting the authority’s closing date. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions.
For children with SEND, July transition events include staff sharing information and passing the current Additional Needs Plan to the next teacher. Pre-visits or a Moving On book can be arranged where a child needs them. These support preparation for the next stage; they do not secure admission.
The autumn 2020 offer was 15 funded hours through five mornings or five afternoons each week. It described provision over at least 38 weeks, with eligible families able to split a 30-hour entitlement between the school’s 15-hour offer and another childcare provider. Requests for a more flexible pattern were directed to the local authority.
Nursery registration uses an online form. For enquiries, contact the school office on 01642 485560 or westgarthoffice@westgarthprimary.co.uk. The school is on Redcar Road, Marske-by-the-Sea, TS11 6AE.
Morning Nursery runs from 08:45 to 11:45, and Afternoon Nursery from 12:30 to 15:30. Both allow 15-minute drop-off and collection windows.
Normal eligibility begins in the term after the third birthday. The school may admit a child sooner after turning three, at its discretion and subject to an available place.
No. Parents must apply separately through Redcar and Cleveland’s Admissions Team using the Local Authority Common Application Form by the authority’s closing date.
Yes. A phased start can be agreed according to the child’s needs, with a home visit helping inform the arrangements.
Foundation Stage staff can develop an Additional Needs Plan with parents and the SENDCo. Plans are reviewed at least termly, and outside professionals can provide assessment and advice when concerns continue.
