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Nursery at Leamington Primary and Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Sunflower growing, musical instruments and food from Peru and Italy give Leamington’s nursery its character: learning starts with things children can touch, hear and discuss. This is Foundation 1, the nursery provision within Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Children can start from the term following their third birthday.
The nursery curriculum moves between geography in autumn, history in spring and the arts in summer. Familiar places, family stories and living creatures become starting points for learning, giving young children concrete subjects to talk about.
Short teaching groups sit alongside activities children can explore through play. Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), early literacy includes Little Wandle phonics. Foundation 1 children have brief guided groups each day for Phase 1, with musical instruments available during play to explore sounds. Initial Phase 2 sounds are introduced when appropriate. The emphasis is on listening before moving further into letter sounds.
Maths also has daily small-group teaching. Number rhymes, shape puzzles and recognising groups of up to three objects sit alongside counting in everyday situations. Children compare quantities and notice patterns, connecting early number work to practical experiences.
Autumn learning starts close to home, with Sutton Lawn and Kings’ Mill Reservoir among the familiar places children explore. Imaginary journeys to Italy and Peru introduce food tasting and comparisons, while transport activities help children think about how people travel. Spring turns towards families and remembered celebrations, using storytelling to introduce ideas about past and present.
Summer plans bring the outdoor environment into learning. Children examine minibeasts with magnifying glasses, watch caterpillars develop into butterflies and grow sunflowers from seed. Collage materials include card and tissue paper, with small scissor snips giving children practice in hand control. The school allotment is part of a planned Farmers’ Market celebration involving nursery children, older pupils and families. These activities give observation and creative work a shared purpose.
Preparation begins with the nursery registration form. Families can describe medical conditions or special educational needs so that relevant services can help with the move into nursery. Contact details also allow the team to keep parents informed about transition dates.
Speech and language support has a specific early-years focus: the school’s therapist prioritises the Early Years unit to identify children needing help and plan support. Across the school, the Inclusion Team works alongside two family support workers. For children on the SEND register, parents are invited to review their child’s targets and support with the class teacher three times annually, giving families regular opportunities to discuss how things are going.
The wider school has a sensory room and a hygiene room, alongside accessible toilets. These are school facilities rather than nursery-only rooms. Teachers and support staff receive regular training for work with children who have additional needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application through their home local authority; Leamington’s school admissions are coordinated through Nottinghamshire County Council. The normal primary application deadline is 15 January. Treat this as a separate step from nursery registration.
A school transition coordinator supports children starting or leaving school through information sharing and visits, with extra visits for children who need them. This support concerns preparation and continuity of care; it does not secure admission.
The 15-hour offer combines two full days, 8.30am to 3.15pm, with a half day from 8.30am to 11.30am. For eligible families, the 30-hour offer combines four full days at those same times with a half day ending at 1pm.
Additional hours can extend attendance to the end of the morning session or to 3.15pm. Extra sessions for families who do not qualify for the 30-hour provision depend on places being available. Contact the school for current charges.
For enquiries, email info@leamingtonpa.org.uk or telephone 01623 455951. Families can arrange a school visit through the office. The address is Clare Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 5BB.
Children can join at the beginning of the term after their third birthday.
The 15-hour pattern is two full days and a half day ending at 11.30am. The 30-hour pattern, for eligible families, is four full days and a half day ending at 1pm. Full days run from 8.30am to 3.15pm.
Little Wandle phonics begins in Foundation 1. Children take part in short daily Phase 1 groups and explore sounds using musical instruments during play.
No. A separate application is required through the home local authority, with 15 January the normal primary application deadline.
Call 01623 455951 or email info@leamingtonpa.org.uk. The school office can arrange an appointment for a visit.
