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Nursery at Our Lady and St John's Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, conversation and learning to care for others shape this Catholic school nursery in Brentford. Our Lady and St John's takes children aged 3–4, with entry possible in the term following their third birthday. It sits within the primary school on Boston Park Road, giving families a nursery experience within a school setting.
Catholic practice is part of the day, including prayer and time for reflection introduced in ways suited to young children. Families with any faith background, or none, are welcome. For parents, the distinction matters: this is a nursery with an explicit religious character and an inclusive welcome.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework, with play and activities guided by adults both contributing to learning. Its seven areas bring together language, movement and social development with early reading and writing, maths, creativity and discovering how the world works. The nursery gives extra attention to communication, emotions and relationships, alongside learning to look after oneself and other people. Everyday interaction is part of the curriculum.
Stories and topics connect the learning. Independent activities draw on the theme for the term, children's interests and their individual learning targets, so children have opportunities to explore for themselves as well as work with an adult. The approach includes asking questions, investigating problems and using imagination, rather than relying solely on instruction.
Learning uses the classroom and outdoor areas. Indoor and outdoor play give children opportunities to practise skills, experiment and work alongside others. Sharing, kindness, respect and forgiveness also feature in nursery learning: families choosing this provision are choosing social habits and Catholic values alongside early learning.
A qualified teacher works with an experienced early years practitioner. Staff keep in contact with families about children's learning and wellbeing, making the relationship with parents part of everyday support.
Settling starts with opportunities for children and their parents or carers to play together. A gradual introduction is offered where needed, supported by ongoing communication. This gives families a way to approach the change in stages rather than treating the first session as the whole settling process.
For children with additional needs, staff work with families and outside agencies. Parents can contact the school's special educational needs coordinator through the office or at senco@stjohnrc.hounslow.sch.uk. School lunches come from Olive dining, and lunch provision carries a charge for children taking the nursery's full-day option. That extra needs to be considered alongside the funded hours.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents need to make a separate application through the local authority admissions process. Treat the nursery choice and the Reception application as separate decisions.
The school's Reception route uses www.eadmissions.org.uk, alongside supporting paperwork sent to the school. For the 2026 entry cycle, the application deadline was 15 January 2026; that date has passed. Transition support is a separate matter: staff work with children and families preparing for Reception, whether they continue at this school or move elsewhere.
Term-time provision includes a morning option running from 8.30am to 11.30am and a full day from 8.30am to 3pm. Nursery children can also use wraparound care before the session, from 7.30am to 8.30am, and afterwards, from 3pm to 5.15pm. Club places are requested through the office, with bookings confirmed through ParentMail.
All children aged three and four have a 15-hour funded entitlement. Where eligible, families may use 30-hour funding with another provider if the nursery cannot offer the extended hours; funding codes must be valid before confirmation of a place. Contact the office to discuss session options, funding and current lunch charges, or to arrange a nursery visit or private tour: admin@stjohnrc.hounslow.sch.uk or 0208 560 7477.
Children aged 3–4 can start from the term following their third birthday.
Morning sessions run from 8.30am to 11.30am. The full-day option runs from 8.30am to 3pm, during term time.
Yes. Care is offered from 7.30am to 8.30am and from 3pm to 5.15pm. Request a place through the school office.
Children and their parents or carers can attend stay-and-play sessions. A gradual start is offered where needed, with communication and support for families.
No. Parents must apply separately through the local authority admissions process. Transition support applies whether children move to this school's Reception or another school.
