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Nursery at Manor Park Primary 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Mud-kitchen potions, Forest School creatures and a story to finish: play gives Manor Park's nursery day its shape. This is the nursery within Manor Park Primary Academy on Greyhound Road in Sutton. Its groups have gemstone names: Gems for mornings, Jewels for afternoons and Blue Moon for the 30-hour option.
At the Ofsted inspection on 10 and 11 June 2025, the school had nursery provision for three-year-olds and its early years provision was judged Outstanding. That judgement covers the school's early years provision. It is not a separate nursery rating.
Children's choices sit alongside time together. Building, art and pretend play feature at the start of the day, giving children different ways to pursue an interest. Group activities bring songs, stories, sounds and number work into that play. The session ends with another story and children talking about what they have discovered.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework provides the curriculum's starting point. In everyday terms here, learning combines conversation, practical exploration and growing independence. Staff use questions and learning opportunities within the play provision to prepare children for subsequent learning. In June 2025, children across early years developed secure foundations in early literacy and mathematics, while relationships with adults helped their confidence and curiosity grow.
Outside, the mud kitchen supplies material for imaginative concoctions, while Forest School gives children opportunities to investigate living creatures. The nursery's outdoor space supports running, digging, construction and balance activities in wet weather as well as dry. Outdoor exploration is part of the day throughout, giving physical activity and investigation room alongside indoor play.
Teachers help children organise their belongings as part of the daily routine. In June 2025, early years children became familiar with routines and staff expectations quickly. This gives the day a predictable structure alongside the freedom to choose activities.
Snack time combines food with practical independence. Milk, vegetables and fresh fruit are served, and children practise pouring drinks and clearing away. Eating together also gives them time to develop manners with their friends.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school's approach includes adapting teaching to individual needs. Possible adjustments include picture timetables, extra time to process information and introducing vocabulary ahead of an activity. Teaching assistants support learning under teachers' direction, with independence as their aim. Depending on a child's needs and level of support, the wider team may involve a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist or an educational psychologist. These are potential sources of help, rather than an automatic package for each child.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through their local authority, following the normal application timetable and deadline. Choose the nursery for the experience it offers now, and treat the later school-place application as a separate decision.
Gems and Jewels provide morning and afternoon options; Blue Moon is the 30-hour group. Standard nursery hours follow the school day, which can help families coordinating siblings' drop-off and collection. Nursery breakfast and after-school provision extend care beyond those hours.
Eligible government childcare funding and voucher schemes are accepted. The universal entitlement provides 15 hours a week from the term following a child's third birthday; eligible working parents of three- and four-year-olds may receive another 15 hours. Refer to the school for current charges.
Uniform includes a white polo shirt and a grey logo jumper or cardigan, with joggers among the clothing options. Plain white or black trainers are recommended, preferably with Velcro, to suit the nursery's free-flow play. Nursery tour bookings use the nursery tours form. For enquiries, contact the office on 0208 642 0144 or at mpoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
No. Reception requires a separate application through your local authority, following its normal timetable and deadline.
Gems is the morning group, Jewels the afternoon group and Blue Moon the 30-hour group. Nursery breakfast and after-school provision also offer extended care.
Children use the mud kitchen, investigate creatures through Forest School and have space for digging, running, building and balancing throughout the day.
Yes. The nursery accepts government childcare funded hours and voucher schemes. Eligibility determines the funding a family can use.
Use the nursery tours form. The school office also handles enquiries on 0208 642 0144 or at mpoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
