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Nursery at Lee Common Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A meadow, an outdoor kitchen and a builder’s yard give Larks Nursery plenty of scope for play beyond the classroom. This is Lee Common Church of England School’s own nursery class, on Oxford Street in Lee Common. Children can join from age two and stay until they start Reception, although entry usually favours older two-year-olds approaching their third birthday in the coming half term.
Ofsted judged the school’s early years provision Good at its September 2023 inspection. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery. Independence starts with small responsibilities: nursery children were signing themselves in and putting away their coats, helping them begin learning for themselves.
Children choose some activities themselves and join others led by adults. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) takes practical form here: making marks in sand introduces writing, while pretend play gives children reasons to use it. Maths and mark-making run through the activity areas rather than sitting apart from play.
Inside, children have spaces for construction and small-world play, alongside a craft table, a table for modelling materials and a reading area. Outside, the playhouse and climbing equipment sit alongside opportunities to explore water, mud and soil. The meadow adds another place to play. Weekly yoga brings a different kind of movement into the routine, and topics change with children’s interests; Festivals around the World is one example.
Early reading preparation involves rhymes, songs and listening games. In September 2023, adults supported language development by modelling sentences and adding vocabulary during play. Activities also addressed individual needs: using tweezers to pick up and count objects helped develop the finger control needed for writing.
The same inspection identified a wider school curriculum concern: some learning content needed clearer definition so children could connect and remember ideas more securely. This was a school-level improvement action, rather than a finding confined to Larks.
Early years teachers work alongside a nursery lead and support staff. In September 2023, early years staff adjusted activities around children’s learning needs and interests, giving individual support a practical role in daily play.
For special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the school provides a direct contact through its SENCo at senco@leecommon.bucks.sch.uk. Its approach includes curriculum adjustments to reduce barriers to participation. Families can use that route to discuss their child’s needs.
Lunch can be a hot school meal or a packed lunch from home. St Joseph’s Catholic School in Chalfont St Peter supplies the school meals, with a five-week rotation covering sandwiches, baked potatoes and hot options, including vegetarian meals. Children choose at serving time. Let the office know if your child will bring a packed lunch.
Attending Larks does not guarantee a Reception place. Nursery entry is managed by Lee Common School, while main-school applications go through Buckinghamshire Council’s Admissions Team. Families must make a separate Reception application through that normal route and meet the applicable deadline. Treat choosing the nursery and applying for Reception as separate decisions.
Larks operates during school terms. Mornings run from 8.55am until noon; lunch occupies noon to 1pm, followed by the afternoon session until 3pm. Depending on space, children can attend mornings, afternoons or the whole day. Either shorter session can also be extended to include lunch.
From the term after their third birthday, children qualify for at least 15 funded hours across 38 weeks; some families qualify for 30 hours. Self-funded attendance, a termly consumables contribution and hot lunches have separate charges. Contact the school for current charges.
Enquiries, availability discussions and nursery tours go through the office on 01494 837267 or office@leecommon.bucks.sch.uk. Uniform4Kids supplies Larks uniform. The term calendar helps families plan holiday care around the nursery’s school-term opening pattern.
Children can join from two until they start Reception. Larks usually takes older two-year-olds who will turn three in the coming half term.
Yes, subject to availability. Morning and afternoon sessions, whole days and extensions including lunch are offered.
Larks has a meadow, climbing equipment, a playhouse, an outdoor kitchen and a builder’s yard, with water, sand, soil and mud for play.
Yes. A hot school meal is another option; tell the office if your child will bring lunch from home.
No. Reception requires a separate application through Buckinghamshire Council’s Admissions Team by the applicable deadline.
