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Nursery at Pickhill Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A term-time pre-school day that can stretch from 7.30am to 6.00pm is Pickhill’s clearest practical attraction. Pickhill Pre-School is the nursery provision at Pickhill Church of England Primary School, with charges structured for three- and four-year-olds. For families combining early education with work, the opening hours provide scope for care beyond the middle of the day. Funding has a daily limit, however, so the whole opening window should not be treated as funded time.
Sessions take place during term time, within the 7.30am to 6.00pm opening window. Families discuss their preferred sessions with the school office rather than assuming that every combination can be booked. Lunch can be part of the day: cooked meals are made on site and ordered ahead through the parent app.
Food comes with a straightforward arrangement. Parents can order and pay for a cooked school lunch online through the parent app; meals carry a separate charge. That makes lunch another item to account for alongside the child’s booked hours.
For special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school office provides a route to the school’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). Parents can also arrange a discussion with their child’s class teacher about support requirements. Raising those needs gives the team specific information to discuss with the family.
Safeguarding responsibilities include a designated lead, deputy lead roles and a safeguarding governor. Child protection and safeguarding procedures apply to the pre-school, giving welfare concerns an identified structure for escalation.
Attending Pickhill Pre-School does not guarantee a Reception place at Pickhill Church of England Primary School. Every family must make a separate school application through North Yorkshire Council. The local authority controls the admissions arrangements and decides which applicants receive places; the school and governing body do not select pupils.
Preparation for school is a separate matter. Pickhill shares StartingReception.co.uk guidance covering independence, communication and relationships. Practical examples include managing coats and shoes, using cutlery and an open cup, and practising turn-taking. Families of children with developmental differences or SEND are encouraged to share what helps their child learn, what can cause difficulties and which strategies work. This keeps preparation focused on the individual child’s stage of development.
Funded hours can be allocated within the opening window, with a maximum of 10 hours in a day. All children qualify for 15 funded hours a week from the term following their third birthday, without parents needing to apply. Eligible working parents must register for the 30-hour entitlement. Charges apply to children without funding and to hours beyond a child’s funded allowance.
Booking commitments. Some days or sessions may have a waiting list. Contact the office to discuss the pattern you need; a place requires a parental agreement signed by all parties. Booked sessions remain chargeable when missed through illness, so absence does not automatically reduce the bill.
Weekly charges are notified at the beginning of each term, with payment in advance either weekly or half-termly. Trips, including theatre or museum visits, carry an additional charge, as do cooked lunches. Contact the school for current charges. Nursery enquiries go to the school office at admin@pickhill.school or 01845 567 339.
The pre-school’s charging structure covers three- and four-year-olds.
The pre-school opens from 7.30am to 6.00pm each day during term time. Discuss your required sessions with the school office.
Funded hours can be used within the opening window, up to 10 hours per day and within the child’s entitlement. Hours beyond the funded allowance are charged.
Yes. Cooked lunches are prepared on site and can be ordered and paid for through the parent app. They carry a separate charge.
No. Families must make a separate application through North Yorkshire Council using the usual school admissions process.
