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Nursery at St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 language- and number-rich start is the clearest character of this nursery. St Andrew and St Francis takes children from age three, with the nursery forming the beginning of the school's early years provision on its Belton Road site. Ofsted's June 2023 inspection viewed Nursery as a strong start to the school's curriculum.
The provision is mixed and part of a Church of England primary school. Its chief strength for a nursery-age child is the deliberate early emphasis on speaking, counting and vocabulary rather than a miniature version of formal school.
Play carries substantial learning. In June 2023 inspectors saw early-years staff help children count pirates accurately, while painting and nursery rhymes added creative work and repeated language. Phonics also begins in the early years. This gives children several ways into communication and early mathematics, from songs and stories to practical counting.
The earlier November 2017 inspection supplies a useful picture of the environment. Inspectors found learning resources indoors and outdoors that supported learning and wellbeing. A fire-safety topic combined books, making fire engines, collaborative outdoor role play and words such as fire station and fire alarm. The example is dated, but it shows how one theme connected language, physical activity, creativity and understanding of the world.
Children's confidence and participation receive close attention. The 2017 early-years findings said children settled quickly, felt safe, behaved well and followed instructions because relationships with adults were strong and trusting. Inspectors also recorded workshops and weekly home tasks that helped parents take part in learning.
The more recent 2023 report found that staff paid attention to individual needs and enabled pupils with SEND to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. It also recorded effective safeguarding arrangements, regular staff training and prompt referral for specialist support. For families needing adjustments, the practical next step is to discuss the child's needs with the school before accepting a place.
A Reception application is still required. Families apply through their local council, even when seeking a school in another council area, and should check the current published admission arrangements for the applicable priority criteria.
This distinction matters because educational continuity and admissions are different things. The nursery starts phonics and builds speaking, number and instruction-following skills that support the next stage, but the Reception place is decided through the formal school-admissions process.
The nursery is at the school's Belton Road address in Cricklewood and serves children from age three. Families should ask the school directly for the current session pattern, application route, funded-place arrangements, uniform expectations and collection procedures before committing. Eligible working families receive an official childcare code to give to their childcare provider; eligibility and application sit with the government service rather than the school.
The school's published age range begins at three, so this provision is for children from age three.
Children build language, number, phonics and creative skills through practical activity, songs, painting, stories and play.
Yes. Ofsted's 2017 early-years findings described learning resources both indoors and outdoors, including collaborative outdoor role play.
Families apply through their local council and should check the current published admission arrangements for the applicable priority criteria.
Contact the school for its current session and funded-place arrangements, and use the government childcare service to check eligibility for working-parent support.
