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Nursery at Greasbrough 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Story corners, a nature area and learning to manage your own belongings: Greasbrough’s nursery combines imaginative play with small steps towards independence. Little Acorns is the provision for two-year-olds; Acorns is Foundation Stage 1, the nursery stage entered the term after a child turns three. Both belong to Greasbrough Primary School, with nursery provision operating under the school’s registration.
In January 2026, Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Books give learning a starting point. Topics begin with a story or a factual text, followed by resources children can use in their own play. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together learning and development: here, that includes talking, movement, managing emotions and early reading. Children choose activities alongside teaching in groups and as a class, with investigations and problems tackled independently or together.
Role-play spaces, story corners and miniature play scenes give children reasons to talk and invent. Oral storytelling includes helicopter stories and talk for writing. Acorns activities have included making gingerbread men, pretending to run a bus with passengers and tickets, and practising Squiggle Wiggle movements indoors and outside. These examples show how stories can lead into making, movement and conversation.
Outside, children use a playground and nature area, with activities encouraging them to explore their surroundings and care for the environment. Physical learning includes gymnastics, athletics and dance. Daily toothbrushing connects learning about health with a practical habit.
The January 2026 early years findings recognised effective phonics teaching and children’s progress, with songs, stories and rhymes supporting an interest in language. Adult conversation needs greater consistency, however. Some exchanges do too little to extend vocabulary; improving staff interactions and opportunities for communication was an explicit next step. For parents, the useful distinction is between plentiful opportunities to talk and how well adults develop that talk.
Familiar routines help children settle. In January 2026, early years children settled promptly, staff had close knowledge of them, and relationships with families helped children feel comfortable and happy. In the provision for two- and three-year-olds, children practised managing their belongings and washing their hands. Care and independence work together here.
Regular conversations with parents cover learning and wellbeing. Class Dojo also lets families follow the Class story and activities that support learning at home, giving parents another way to connect nursery experiences with home life.
Children who find communication difficult receive targeted support through activities and interventions. Learning about emotions includes Scaling, which helps children recognise how they feel. Across the school, the pastoral team is available daily for parents’ questions and concerns, providing a further point of contact.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. There is no automatic transfer from Foundation Stage 1 to Foundation Stage 2: every family must make a separate application to Rotherham Local Authority, through the Rotherham Council application route. The authority allocates places.
Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions. Familiarity with the school does not replace that second application.
Applications for the two-year-old provision and Foundation Stage 1 go through the school office. Families complete an application form and return it with their child’s birth certificate. Entry to the younger provision is the term after the second birthday; nursery entry is the term after the third.
For enquiries, call 01709 740751. Parents and children can arrange a visit in advance, offering an opportunity to see the provision before applying.
Children enter the two-year-old provision the term after their second birthday, and Foundation Stage 1 nursery the term after turning three.
Activities have included making gingerbread men, bus role-play and Squiggle Wiggle movements. Stories, outdoor exploration and adult-led teaching also contribute to early years learning.
Staff regularly discuss children’s learning and wellbeing with parents. Class Dojo provides access to the Class story and ideas for supporting learning at home.
No. Families must apply separately to Rotherham Local Authority through the Rotherham Council application route. There is no automatic transfer from nursery to Reception.
Yes. Visits for prospective parents and children can be arranged in advance. Call 01709 740751 to enquire.
