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St Luke's PreSchool # St Luke's PreSchool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Carlton Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QQ · Wakefield Number of places 104 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Wakefield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St. Luke's Preschool, nestled in Pontefract, boasts over two decades of experience in providing childcare. Recognising the significance of choosing the right preschool, they strive to make this decision easier for parents. The preschool welcomes children aged 3 and 4, with some openings for 2-year-olds. They pride themselves on an "outstanding" OFSTED rating, encouraging prospective families to visit and experience their environment firsthand. The dedicated team focuses on nurturing, caring for, and inspiring each child, recognising their individuality. Their approach encourages independence through engaging and stimulating educational activities, preparing children for their next steps in life. This includes delivering an educational curriculum aligned with the government's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards, covering seven areas of learning daily, ensuring children develop essential skills like numeracy, literacy, and social interaction before entering school. St. Luke's Preschool aims to equip children with a comprehensive foundation for future learning and growth. Our ethos We have a wonderfully caring team of practitioners who are trained to nurture, care for and inspire every child in their care to be the best they can be and because we don’t believe that “one size fits all” every child is treated as an individual. It’s a big exciting world out there and we want children to leave for their next steps in life equipped for the journey. What it's like The management and staff team has worked hard since the last inspection to make improvements to the quality of children's care and learning. Management has identified a clear curriculum, which staff implement well. Each child is supported to build on their prior knowledge and skills. OFSTED Outstanding EYFS Curriculum Experienced childcare Individualised approach ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.stlukeonline.co.uk/st-lukes-coffee-shop/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (term time only) Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Unknown ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Luke's PreSchool Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10313648 Lead inspector Melanie Arnold Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252468)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462126) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.stlukeonline.co.uk/st-lukes-preschool/) Carlton Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QQ Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (term time only) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.2924/53.59382/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Pontefract - [Day nurseries in Pontefract](/search?q=Pontefract) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-luke-s-pre-school-nursery-wf9-2qq-ey462126) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Luke's PreSchool Last inspected 12 June 2024 · Melanie Arnold Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The management and staff team has worked hard since the last inspection to make improvements to the quality of children's care and learning. Management has identified a clear curriculum, which staff implement well. Each child is supported to build on their prior knowledge and skills. Inspector highlights - The management team has overcome the obstacles they faced when merging their two previously separately run settings. - Clear information is obtained from parents and carers about their children's individual routines, needs and abilities. - Management and staff work closely with outside agencies to safeguard children. - Children behave well and adhere to the nursery rules and boundaries. - Children's good health is promoted through the provision of freshly prepared meals and snacks. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently encourage quieter children and those with less language to increase their vocabulary - 2 help children to match their counting words with objects. Inspection #10313648 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252468) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use small, focused intervention groups for children who have special educational needs and/disabilities (SEND) effectively. These smaller groups, along with more targeted support offered by each child's key person, aids children's active engagement and helps to narrow gaps in children's achievements. Staff liaise closely with other professionals when identifying learning targets for children with SEND's personalised learning plans. Outdoor space Children cross the car park to get to the outside play areas. They hold hands and walk sensibly with a partner when moving between indoors and outside. They are encouraged to be physically active as they run, balance, climb and learn to negotiate space when playing outside. ## Parent Reviews of St Luke's PreSchool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIoGN3XcbtqGg1I_kVGWo7goystxC8c-6mtX9IkssOmJsH_pw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) neil sedgewick 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwOU91Y01REAE!2m1!1s0x48796dae0f0721b1:0x78ceb19adc935229) Reviews from Google for St Luke's PreSchool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8705090408437469737&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: October 2013 - June 2024 Good - September 2023 Requires improvement - June 2022 Outstanding - March 2016 Outstanding - October 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about St Luke's PreSchool ### What is St Luke's PreSchool's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for St Luke's PreSchool? ### Does St Luke's PreSchool offer funded hours? ### What age range does St Luke's PreSchool cater to? ### How does St Luke's PreSchool support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### How long has St Luke's PreSchool been providing childcare? ### Does St Luke's PreSchool provide meals? ### How does St Luke's PreSchool encourage independence? ### How can I contact St Luke's PreSchool? ## About the setting St Luke's Pre-School Nursery registered in 2013 and is in Pontefract. The pre-school employs 40 members of childcare staff, with 33 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 7.30am to 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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