Welcome to Lydalls Nursery School

‘Children have a wonderful time at Lydalls Nursery’… ‘Children love learning’… ‘Leaders provide children with a plethora of rich learning experiences’…. ‘The personal development for children is exceptional’… ‘Children’s conduct is exemplary’… ‘Staff have an expert knowledge of how children learn and develop’… OFSTED October 2023

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OUTDOORS

THE CHAMELEON CLUB

At Lydalls we believe that high quality early learning experiences are vital as they lay the foundations for a lifetime’s love of learning. We value Parents as the first and most important educators of their children, and we look forward to developing a close and supportive relationship with you during your child’s time with us.

If you would like to join a tour of our Nursery School please call the school office on 01235 813137 to book a place. We will be offering tours of our Nursery School on the following days:

Thursday 22nd January 2026 1.30pm

Friday 13th March 2026 9.30am

Thursday 14th May 2026 1.30pm

Wednesday 24th June 2026 9.30am

Please note there will be a maximum of 8 places per tour – booking is first come first served.

Important information about admissions for new starters

January 2026 admissions: all applications should be received by 30th September 2025. Decisions will be communicated by October half term. Janary 2026 Admissions are now closed

April 2026 admissions: all applications should be received by 31st January 2026. Decisions will be communicated by February half term.

September 2026 admissions: all applications should be received by 30th April 2026. Decisions will be communicated by May half term.

January 2027 admissions: all applications should be received by 30th September 2026. Decisions will be communicated by October half term.

(It is occasionally possible to admit a child part way through a term, depending on circumstances and availability of places)

A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD AND CHAIR OF GOVERNORS

Our website will provide you with introductory information about our aims and values. They will explain how we work and how the children will learn during their time with us.

Additional information will be displayed in school, published on this website or sent home in Newsletters. At all times, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

OFSTED Inspection Report 2023

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