Bridlington Nursery School
About Bridlington Nursery School
Bridlington Nursery School is one of only four state nursery schools in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority, and it shares the distinction of being rated Outstanding with all of them. This puts it in a small, high-performing group of early years providers across the region. The school serves children aged two to five and is led by headteacher Claire White. With just 72 pupils on roll, it operates on an intimate scale that allows for close attention to each child’s development. Its local peers are the other three Outstanding nurseries in the authority, though the data does not name them individually. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, and it offers a range of facilities including an outdoor playground, a forest school area, a gymnasium, art studios, and even a chapel — an unusual feature for a nursery setting.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (20 Jun 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
5Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:45-08:25
After-school care
15:30-16:55
Source: bridlingtonnursery.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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