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Nursery at Little Ealing 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Buttercups, Caterpillars and Ladybirds give Little Ealing’s nursery its three-group structure, with a teacher overseeing the key workers. This is the school’s own provision on Weymouth Avenue for children aged three and four. Children start in September after turning three.
Capacity is 52 children. Staffing comprises a teacher and at least three qualified early years practitioners, with a minimum adult-to-child ratio of 1:13. For parents, the useful distinction is between the nursery’s overall size and the smaller named groups through which it is organised.
Mornings are the starting point for every child; those taking additional hours remain into the afternoon. Learning follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). In everyday language, that means developing movement, conversation and emotional and social skills alongside early mathematics, literacy, creative expression and understanding the world. Activities are adapted to children’s interests and needs, while staff observations help determine what to teach next.
Curriculum maps, progression frameworks and unit overviews organise the learning. Nursery maps cover autumn 2025 and spring and summer 2026, giving parents a term-by-term reference for discussing their child’s learning. The nursery’s trips include the London Wetlands Centre in summer, local walks and journeys by bus or tube. These take learning beyond the classroom; requested contributions for trips and workshops are voluntary, and participation does not depend on payment.
At the June 2023 inspection, children in early years maintained attention over sustained periods, and snack-time fruit selection provided an example of learning about healthy choices. Curriculum consistency. The same inspection identified weaknesses in how knowledge was selected and ordered in a few subjects from early years onwards, alongside insufficient regular teacher training and support in those subjects. These weaknesses left gaps in learning and made connections between topics harder for pupils.
Settling starts with a transition session, usually offered once a nursery place has been allocated. The teacher supervises three key worker groups, providing a defined team structure for children’s care.
For children staying through lunch, the arrangement is a packed lunch eaten in Nursery under midday supervisory staff. Practical independence matters too: families are encouraged to practise toileting, handwashing and dressing. Where there is a specific reason a child is not toilet trained, parents should tell the school so support can be arranged.
Learning or developmental concerns can be discussed by telephone or email, or through an appointment with the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO). This gives families a direct route to raise support needs before or during their child’s time here.
Attending Little Ealing Nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. A separate application is required through the council where the family lives, following the normal Reception application timetable for the relevant entry year. Keep this separate from the nursery application, which goes directly to the school. Familiarity with Little Ealing does not remove that second application step.
The nursery’s soft start runs from 8:40 to 8:45am. Morning children finish at noon; collection for the full day is between 2:50 and 3:00pm. Afternoon-only attendance is not an option, so the booking pattern suits families seeking mornings or a longer day starting in the morning.
The offer combines 15 funded hours with a further 15 for eligible families, spread over five days. Families without the additional funded entitlement can pay for extra sessions; contact the school for current charges. Nursery enquiries and application forms go through the office on 020 8567 2135 or information@leps.org.uk. Prospective parents can also telephone to book a school tour.
There is no uniform. Comfortable clothes children can handle themselves, plus spare clothing, support independence and make accidents easier to manage.
Children can start in September after turning three. Applications can be made once a child is two.
No. Every child is allocated a morning session. Children with additional funded hours or paid sessions stay for the afternoon.
Children staying through lunch bring a packed lunch and eat it in Nursery, supervised by midday staff.
No. You must make a separate Reception application through your home council, following its timetable for the relevant entry year.
Families are encouraged to develop toileting independence. If a specific reason prevents toilet training, tell the school so it can support your child.
