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Nursery at Lincoln Gardens 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 session patterns give Acorns nursery its practical character: mornings, afternoons or a combination of full days and a shorter Wednesday. The nursery belongs to Lincoln Gardens Primary School in Ashby, Scunthorpe, with learning rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good following its inspection on 4 and 5 May 2023. That judgement covers the school's early years, rather than a separately inspected nursery. The early years findings give a clear sense of the teaching priorities: establishing routines, extending children's speech and building an understanding of number.
Language gets deliberate attention. In May 2023, adults encouraged children to use newly learnt words in complete sentences, and the early years curriculum had been adjusted to tackle gaps in communication and vocabulary. This makes conversation part of the learning itself, helping children put their ideas into words.
Number learning has a similarly concrete focus. Staff working in early years were helping children understand number securely in May 2023. An Acorns activity involves pairing quantities with numerals, connecting a written number to the amount it represents.
The EYFS approach brings learning through practical exploration alongside adult guidance. Early years design and technology includes construction kits, joining materials and handling tools with increasing control. Activities follow children's interests, giving them reasons to investigate how things work and discuss possible solutions.
Technology also reaches beyond a screen. Foundation Stage computing includes Bee Bots, recording devices and technology used in pretend play, including outdoor contexts. The foundation unit has an Interactive Floor Projector. These resources provide ways to explore instructions and communication through activity. Creative learning adds singing, movement and experiments with materials, so children can express ideas in several forms.
Routines are taught explicitly. In May 2023, early years staff spent time helping children understand expectations, making the habits of school part of their learning.
For children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), the school's support process involves families in setting and reviewing individual targets. Parents contribute to Individual Education Plans, and termly SEND meetings bring together parents, teaching staff, teaching assistants and the SENDCo. This gives families a regular opportunity to discuss how support is working. Speech and Language Therapy and the Educational Psychology service are among the external services the school works with.
Physical access matters too. The school building is on one storey, with level access throughout and doorways that accommodate wheelchairs. These features are useful for families considering their child's mobility needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate school application through their home council: North Lincolnshire residents apply to North Lincolnshire Council, while families elsewhere use their own council. For the September 2026 intake, the deadline was 15 January 2026.
Support handover is separate from admission. When a nursery child is on the SEND register, information passes to the relevant staff as the child moves through school. This allows planning already begun in nursery to continue with the next teaching team.
The nursery's flexible funded entitlement is 15 hours each week. Morning sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am; afternoons run from 12:15pm to 3:15pm. Full days run from 9am to 3pm, combined as Monday and Tuesday plus three hours on Wednesday, or three hours on Wednesday plus Thursday and Friday. Families can therefore compare shorter daily sessions with a pattern concentrated into part of the week.
Contact the school office on 01724 844430 or email admin.lincolngardensprimary@northlincs.gov.uk for nursery enquiries.
Parking safety. In March 2024, the school raised concerns about unsafe parking and a near miss around the site. Keep double yellow lines and the road clear when taking children to nursery or collecting them.
The nursery class is Acorns, within Lincoln Gardens Primary School in Ashby, Scunthorpe.
Mornings are 8:45am to 11:45am, afternoons are 12:15pm to 3:15pm, and full days are 9am to 3pm. The full-day pattern includes a three-hour Wednesday session.
The nursery offers a flexible funded entitlement of 15 hours per week.
No. A separate application is required through the family's home council. Nursery attendance does not guarantee admission to the school.
Parents contribute to Individual Education Plans and take part in termly SEND meetings with staff and the SENDCo to review targets and support.
