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Nursery at Boroughbridge 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Teacher-led learning and a school-length day define Boroughbridge’s nursery, with term-time provision for children aged three and wraparound clubs extending the practical options for families. The nursery belongs to Boroughbridge Primary School on York Road. Its own day runs from 08:30 to 15:15, Monday to Friday.
In April 2026, Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers early years within the school. Children’s sense of security, staff knowledge of their starting points and a carefully ordered curriculum were among the positive findings.
Communication gives the early years curriculum its strongest thread. Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), learning builds children’s knowledge and skills across the areas of learning, with emphasis on language, mathematics, writing and the beginnings of reading. Staff demonstrate language and encourage children to discuss their experiences, helping new vocabulary connect with something they have seen or done.
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised is the named phonics programme, with phonics teaching beginning in Nursery/Reception. Across early years, children also have frequent chances to strengthen hand control and practise letter formation. These activities connect the physical preparation for writing with the development of early literacy.
The woodland area supplies a concrete setting for exploration. In April 2026, early years children explored signs of new life there; a visiting chick also brought life cycles into their learning. These are experiences with something tangible to observe and talk about.
Learning also reaches beyond school. Early years visits include Big Sheep Little Cow and Newby Hall’s Teddy Bear Museum, alongside local outings to the high street and a nursing home for Christmas singing. World Book Day and Children in Need involve the youngest children in school celebrations. Nursery has its own Christmas stay-and-play session, giving families a shared activity within the school year.
By April 2026, early years staff understood children’s individual starting points, and children with additional needs received support promptly. Children felt happy and secure. The school’s SEND arrangements include Individual Provision Maps for recording targets and progress, with meetings to review next steps. Parents can raise concerns with teachers or the SENCO, making support a continuing conversation.
A Pastoral Support Worker helps nursery and school families with concerns about behaviour, emotional wellbeing and changes at home. Support includes individual work and small groups for children, as well as advice for parents. Early years families also have opportunities each half term to join their children’s learning, providing a direct connection between home and classroom.
Food is part of the wraparound arrangements: Sunrise Club serves toast and cereal until 08:30. Sunset Club provides a snack including a sandwich, fruit, crisps, a biscuit and juice.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the deadline for their entry year. Treat choosing nursery and securing a school place as separate decisions.
Drop-off and collection both use the Nursery Gate. The core nursery operates during term time, so its calendar matters when arranging childcare across school holidays.
Sunrise Club runs from 07:30 to 08:45; Sunset Club offers collection at 16:15, 17:15 or 18:00 after a 15:15 start. Both accept nursery children during term time. Bookings and payments must be made beforehand through Arbor. Refer to the school for current charges.
Nursery session choices are recorded through a Parental Agreement, completed again if those choices change. To arrange a visit, contact the office on 01423 322208 or email admin@boroughbridge-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk.
The teacher-led nursery welcomes children aged three.
The core nursery day runs from 08:30 to 15:15, Monday to Friday during term time. Drop-off and collection are at the Nursery Gate.
Yes. Sunrise Club and Sunset Club accept nursery children during term time. Book and pay in advance through Arbor.
No. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process and meet the deadline for their entry year.
Early years families can join their children’s learning each half term, and nursery has a Christmas stay-and-play session. Contact the office to arrange a visit.
