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Nursery at Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Learning to listen and work alongside other children gives Holy Trinity’s early years provision its clearest character. In June 2022, children settled into the school’s expectations quickly and collaborated in small groups. These are practical foundations for joining a classroom community.
The nursery is a class within Holy Trinity Church of England Academy in South Shields, a state primary school with a Church of England character. The school is on Brockley Avenue, in Brockley Whins.
Small-group work brings a social dimension to learning. At the June 2022 inspection, early years children paid attention to adults, listened carefully and worked cooperatively with their peers. For parents, the useful detail is the combination: children were learning both to respond to staff and to participate alongside one another.
Daily routines also mattered. Children starting in early years picked up the school’s expectations promptly. That gives a picture of children becoming familiar with classroom life, rather than an account of particular activities or a session timetable.
Support begins with recognising different needs. Holy Trinity says it aims to help every child achieve and that some children need additional help with learning. Its SEND provision recognises needs relating to sensory or physical development, emotional and mental health, communication and interaction, and cognition and learning. This gives families several starting points for discussing their child’s needs with staff.
Preparation at home has a practical focus too. Holy Trinity directs families to BBC resources covering toilet training, sleep routines and social skills, including friendship and turn-taking. Videos, articles and downloadable guidance give parents different ways to approach those conversations.
A Bitesize game lets parents and children create an avatar and explore a school setting together. It includes four classroom activities and a song about going home. The purpose is to make school something a child and parent can talk about together before the change.
A separate application. Attending Holy Trinity’s nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply again through the normal Reception process and meet the deadline for their child’s entry year.
South Tyneside Council handles Reception applications on behalf of the Academy Trust. Applications use the council’s Common Application Form and are returned to the council. When applications exceed the places available, allocation follows the academy’s oversubscription criteria. Nursery registration and Reception admission therefore need separate attention in a family’s planning.
Nursery registration is handled by the school itself. Parents are asked to register shortly after their child’s second birthday, through the main office, bringing a birth certificate and evidence of their current address, such as a utility bill. This is registration timing, not a statement that nursery attendance starts at two.
For an introductory meeting, the school welcomes prospective parents and children and recommends phoning first so someone can meet them. Contact the school on 0191 456 2413 or email info@holytrinityceacademy.co.uk.
No. Families need to make a separate Reception application through South Tyneside Council.
The school asks parents to register shortly after their child’s second birthday.
Bring your child’s birth certificate and proof of your current address to the school’s main office. A utility bill is one example.
Yes. The school welcomes prospective parents and children and recommends telephoning first on 0191 456 2413.
BBC resources address toilet training, sleep and social skills. They include videos, articles, downloadable guidance and a Bitesize game for parents and children to use together.
