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Nursery at Ingoldmells Academy
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Listening comes before reading at Ingoldmells Academy’s nursery. Children begin by tuning into sounds, while communication and language form a central part of their early learning. This gives the provision a clear educational focus: building the skills children need to take part and learn.
Children can join in the term following their third birthday. The nursery belongs to Ingoldmells Academy on Simpson Court, in Ingoldmells, and offers places for 15 or 30 hours a week. Those two weekly patterns give families a choice about how much nursery time to use.
Language development is the strongest thread in the early years provision. In February 2024, Ofsted found that children were developing the abilities and habits needed for learning, with communication receiving sustained attention. For parents, the significance is the connection between learning to communicate and being able to participate in what comes next.
Nursery children practise listening for sounds as the beginning of their reading education. The emphasis is on listening first. Alongside this, the school’s curriculum identifies the learning intended at each stage, including the early years, so nursery education forms part of a planned sequence.
Curriculum consistency. In February 2024, school-wide weaknesses included uneven curriculum teaching and assessment in foundation subjects that did not fully pinpoint gaps or misunderstandings. These findings were not identified as nursery-specific concerns, but they matter when considering the wider school in which the provision sits.
Early help is part of the provision. In February 2024, staff recognised children who needed additional support during the early years. That attention matters for families whose child needs help with communication or other aspects of learning before moving further through school.
Before a child starts nursery, families are contacted during the preceding term about transition sessions and the start arrangements. This gives parents a preparation stage before the nursery place begins.
Nursery dinners carry a charge unless the child qualifies for Free School Meals. The academy’s meal provider is Willoughby Foods Ltd, and its food arrangements include individual plans for pupils with allergies, covering reactions, emergency action and contact details. The academy also prohibits nuts; packed-lunch food must not carry warnings that it may contain peanuts or tree nuts.
Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the normal school admissions process.
For Reception entry in September 2027, the route is Lincolnshire County Council’s admissions process, with applications closing on 15 January 2027. Treat the nursery choice and the later school application as separate decisions, and keep that deadline in view even after accepting a nursery place.
The nursery offers 15-hour and 30-hour weekly places. Access to a funded 30-hour place depends on eligibility; families who do not qualify can pay for additional hours. Contact the academy for current charges.
Parents can add a child to the nursery waiting list before the child turns three. Nursery enquiries go through the academy office on 01754 872989 or by email to admin@ingoldmellsacademy.org. The academy also has a contact form, providing another way to send an enquiry.
Children can join in the term after their third birthday. Parents can put their child’s name on the waiting list before the child turns three.
There are 15-hour and 30-hour weekly places. Funded 30-hour places depend on eligibility, and additional hours can be paid for if a family does not qualify.
Communication and language were a central focus in February 2024. Nursery children also practise listening for sounds as an introduction to reading.
Families are contacted in the term before their child starts with information about transition sessions and start arrangements.
No. A separate application is required. For September 2027 entry, apply through Lincolnshire County Council’s admissions process by 15 January 2027.
