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Nursery at The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Last reviewed: August 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A small-school start is the defining feature here: nursery sits inside a mixed Catholic infant school for children aged three to seven on Thirleby Road. The provision is part of the school's early years stage rather than a separately registered nursery. That gives children daily routines within the same institution that teaches Reception and Years 1 and 2, while keeping the focus at this age on early development rather than later school results.
The school's official record confirms nursery provision and an entry age of three. Families should ask the school directly about the current number of nursery places and the location of the nursery room within the site.
The day follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, where learning develops through play, adult-led activity, conversation and repeated routines. The clearest independent picture comes from the October 2022 inspection: inspectors saw young children adapt well to established routines and respond attentively to staff. Inspectors also found that teachers encouraged secure social and emotional skills. For a three-year-old, that means learning how to join in, listen and manage relationships is treated as core work.
Early reading has a structured place across the school. New sounds are introduced in a logical order and books are matched to sounds children know at the early stages of reading. This creates continuity as children become ready for more formal phonics, although the report also asked the school to apply its agreed phonics approach more consistently.
Settling is an observable strength of the early-years provision: the 2022 inspection specifically found that children quickly learned the school's routines. Respectful behaviour and careful listening make the classroom predictable for young children finding their feet.
SEND support is organised through teachers identifying needs and adapting learning so children can access the curriculum. The inspection also recorded regular updates for families of pupils with SEND. Parents arranging a place should discuss settling, key-person contact, toileting, food, allergies and any additional needs with the nursery before the start date, so daily care can be agreed around their child.
Attending this nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Reception admission is a separate process, so families must apply again through their local council and meet the deadline for the relevant entry year.
The available official evidence does not establish whether nursery attendance receives priority within the applicable Reception oversubscription criteria. Families should therefore check Barnet's current timetable and the school's published criteria, rather than treating familiarity with the school as an admissions advantage.
The nursery is at The Annunciation Catholic Infant School, Thirleby Road, Edgware, HA8 0HQ. It serves children from age three and operates within a state Catholic infant school. Current session patterns, funded-entitlement arrangements, uniform expectations, food provision, drop-off and collection procedures should be confirmed through the school's nursery enquiry route before accepting a place.
The school's official record gives an entry age of three and confirms that nursery provision is available.
No separate nursery registration is identified. The provision forms part of the school's early years stage and is considered within the school inspection.
In October 2022, inspectors saw young children adapt well to established routines and respond attentively to staff. They also found that teaching supported children’s social and emotional development.
Families apply for a state primary school place through their local council. Check the applicable published Reception criteria and deadline for the relevant entry year.
Contact the school to confirm current session patterns, funded-entitlement arrangements, food, uniform, settling and collection procedures before accepting a place.
