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The Friary Nursery School # The Friary Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 2 Friars Lane, Beverley, HU17 0DF · East Riding of Yorkshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire 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 The Friary Nursery School Ltd, established in 1988, is a privately owned childcare setting in Beverley for children aged 2-4 years, operating Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5:30 pm, all year round. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. Staff provide excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working with specialist services and attending training to meet individual needs. Parents overwhelmingly support these efforts, noting significant improvements in their children's social skills and language. The manager is highly praised for going "above and beyond" to ensure children are happy and make good progress. Children at The Friary Nursery School arrive happily and develop positive relationships with staff, gaining a wide range of useful skills and knowledge that prepare them well for future learning and school. They are encouraged to become confident and inquisitive learners, with staff providing an interesting curriculum and numerous opportunities to practice new vocabulary and physical skills. While children love playing and dancing outside, the nursery is working to more effectively integrate the outdoor environment into their plans. The setting maintains a strong focus on cleanliness and safety, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. Our ethos Our aim is to provide a happy and secure environment in which children will be allowed to develop intellectually, physically and socially. The aim of our curriculum is to equip children with the skills and knowledge they need to explore and understand the world around them. To develop social skills and independence in carrying out basic life skills. What it's like Children arrive happily at the nursery and settle very well due to positive relationships with staff. They gain a wide range of useful skills and knowledge, preparing them well for future learning and school, becoming confident and inquisitive learners. They learn pleasant manners, happily share and take turns, and learn to say "excuse me" to gain attention. Positive staff relationships Good progress in all areas Strong SEND support Excellent social skills Language development ## 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://thefriarynursery.wixsite.com/-friary/contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Friary Nursery School Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10062787 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303928)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/500857) 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://thefriarynursery.wixsite.com/-friary) 2 Friars Lane, Beverley, HU17 0DF Opening hours Monday-Friday: 08:00-17:30 (closed on bank holidays) [© 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#/-0.42295/53.83966/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Beverley - [Day nurseries in Beverley](/search?q=Beverley) - [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=the-friary-nursery-school-ltd-hu17-0df-500857) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday: 08:00-17:30 (closed on bank holidays) Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1988 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Friary Nursery School Last inspected 7 May 2026 What it's like to attend Children arrive happily at the nursery and settle very well due to positive relationships with staff. They gain a wide range of useful skills and knowledge, preparing them well for future learning and school, becoming confident and inquisitive learners. They learn pleasant manners, happily share and take turns, and learn to say "excuse me" to gain attention. Inspector highlights - Staff provide an interesting curriculum helping children make good progress in all areas of learning. - Children's language is very good, with staff providing many opportunities to practice new vocabulary. - Staff plan many opportunities for children to practise their physical skills. - The manager has good oversight of the provision and staff work well together, feeling supported. - Arrangements for safeguarding are effective and staff understand signs that children might be experiencing difficulties. Areas to develop - 1 Endeavour to identify children's most critical learning needs so that when effectively shared with staff and parents, this will have the biggest impact on children's progress. - 2 Continue to review routines and how the indoor and outdoor premises are used, to provide even greater calmness and consistency for children who struggle with transitional times. Inspection #10062787 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303928) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, dedicating themselves to ensuring children and their parents receive the necessary help. They follow guidance from specialist services and attend training to meet specific needs, with parents overwhelmingly supportive of their efforts. Outdoor space Children love to play and dance outside in the fresh air. Staff have not fully explored how the outdoor environment might be used even more effectively in their plans. ## Parent Reviews of The Friary Nursery School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWorX9Cdpu_xdflgtUcImHei_G-1yEpVIKP0b6pVsfTs9irIwA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) JB Trynka 2 years ago Mantastic [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWNjdEeDF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4878c743539cfaf1:0xd0baea0c97d9e017) Reviews from Google for The Friary Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15040591245365338135&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2010 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - April 2022 Good - March 2022 Good - April 2016 Good - March 2016 Good - February 2010 Good - January 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about The Friary Nursery School ### What is the staff team like at The Friary Nursery School? ### What kind of childcare setting is The Friary Nursery School? ### How does The Friary Nursery School approach learning and play? ## About the setting The Friary Nursery School Ltd registered in 1988 and is privately owned. It employs eight members of childcare staff, of whom six are qualified at levels 3 to 5. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 5:30pm. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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