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Nursery at Laughton All Saints' CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Building a boat for a favourite toy gives this nursery's early learning a practical starting point: children try materials, test ideas and talk about what happens. Nursery belongs to Class 1 at Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School, alongside Foundation Stage 2, within a Church of England school in Laughton-en-le-Morthen. Children can start in the term after their third birthday.
The early years provision was judged Requires improvement by Ofsted at the inspection on 27 and 28 February 2024. That judgement covers the school's early years provision, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play and directed teaching both have a place in the day. Adult-led sessions lead into focused work with smaller groups, while children also have time to explore activities and pursue their interests. A fresh theme each half term provides a starting point, with flexibility for children's own ideas. Learning is planned for both the outdoor classroom and the indoor space.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings care and learning together. Its seven areas cover emotional and social development, movement and communication, alongside early reading, number, creative expression and understanding the world. For parents, this means learning extends beyond practising letters or counting. The school uses a generative learning approach, aiming to connect experiences across these areas and give children time to develop their thinking through play.
Our Favourite Author introduces books each half term. Stories reappear in activities and storytelling, and children can choose the books independently. The boat-building example adds a different kind of exploration: testing materials gives children something concrete to discuss, rather than vocabulary in isolation.
Teaching and routines. In February 2024, adult support during play did too little to deepen children's learning, and language development was slower than it should have been. Skills and vocabulary needed more explicit teaching. Routines were also insufficiently established, affecting behaviour and readiness to learn. At that inspection, early years children were achieving less than they should, leaving them poorly prepared for what would be expected in key stage 1. These concerns make the interaction between adults and children an important focus when assessing the nursery day.
Class 1 has a class teacher and a cover supervisor who also works as a teaching assistant. Some learning observations are shared with parents through Dojo, giving families examples of what their child has been doing.
Early years support includes work on speech and language, social interaction and fine motor development, as well as additional help with phonics and mathematics. Yoga and circle times are used to support emotional awareness. These are specific activities and support routes, rather than evidence of their effectiveness.
For families discussing additional needs, the school's SEND coordinator can be contacted about learning and support. The wider school works with the Speech and Language Service and the Specialist Inclusion Team, providing routes to specialist assessment and advice.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, using its online route or the Common Application Form. For September 2027 entry, the deadline is 15 January, or the next working day if it falls on a weekend; a Supplementary Information Form accompanies the application where applicable.
For the 2027/2028 admissions cycle, nursery attendance gives no Reception priority. Oversubscription priorities cover care status, siblings, parish residence and church attendance, with distance used within categories and a drawing of lots for unresolved equal-distance cases. Being familiar with Class 1 is separate from securing a school place.
Both 15-hour and 30-hour funded nursery places are offered. Nursery registration and applications go directly to the school office on 01909 550531, a different route from the Reception application.
School viewings can be arranged by contacting the school. The school is on High Street, Laughton-en-le-Morthen, S25 1YF, giving families a clear location for planning their journey.
Children can join from the term after they turn three.
Yes. The nursery offers both 15-hour and 30-hour funded places.
Contact the school office on 01909 550531 to register and apply.
No. A separate application is required. Nursery attendance gives no priority for the 2027/2028 admissions cycle.
The early years provision was judged Requires improvement at the Ofsted inspection on 27 and 28 February 2024. This is an early years judgement within the school's inspection.
