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Nursery at North 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
FOX for the full day, HEDGEHOG for the morning: North Ealing’s nursery has two distinct class patterns within the primary school. There are 26 full-time places and 26 part-time places, and children must have reached their third birthday before starting. The practical choice is between a morning session and a longer day that includes lunch.
The 2025/2026 staffing list assigns a nursery teacher to each class, with the full-day teacher also holding the year-lead role. Early Years Practitioners form part of the school’s support staff. That gives parents a picture of the team structure around the nursery provision.
Counting is a concrete example of how learning works here. At the January 2022 inspection, Ofsted found that early-years mathematics used deliberately chosen activities and resources to help children practise important ideas repeatedly. The emphasis was on understanding the concepts, giving children foundations they could build on later.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the nursery’s curriculum framework. In the school’s early-years provision, that means planning the beginnings of later learning, with counting one specific example. Families can also view the school’s Day in the life of Early Years Foundation Stage video for an introduction to its activities.
Settling happens gradually. Children normally start through a phased programme, with different starting dates or times; an individual plan can also be arranged. Parents should allow flexibility during the opening weeks rather than assuming the complete session begins immediately.
Independence extends to everyday care. Families are encouraged to practise handwashing and toileting with their child, and toileting difficulties should be shared so that a care plan can be considered. Loose uniform that children can manage themselves helps with this. Spare clothing is kept in the nursery, and families may supply their own change in a named bag for the child’s peg.
For children attending the longer day, lunch can be brought from home or purchased as a hot meal. ISS provides school meals through Feeding Hungry Minds; parents choosing this option must register and maintain credit in the meal account. Nursery meals are outside the school’s free-meal provision.
An EYFS and Key Stage 1 SENCo provides a point of contact for additional needs. The Inclusion Team coordinates support, and staff teaching the EYFS take individual special educational needs into account. The SEND policy includes involving parents in decisions about their child’s provision.
A nursery place does not guarantee a Reception place at North Ealing. Families must make a separate application through the local authority, with the school’s admissions page directing them to Ealing Council’s admissions website. Treat that application as a separate task and submit it by the normal Reception deadline.
Class changes have their own preparation. The school’s SEND information describes children meeting their next teacher in the new classroom near the end of the summer term. Additional visits and a photographic Transition Passport may be used for children who find the change difficult. These arrangements help children prepare; they do not secure admission.
The morning option runs from 8.45am to 11.45am and provides 15 funded hours. The 30-hour day runs from 9am to 3pm, with a soft start from 8.45am and registration at 9am. Attendance is across five days each week; families cannot select individual days.
For the longer day, the additional 15 hours can be covered by Extended Entitlement when the family qualifies and holds a valid HMRC code, or paid for by parents. If a funding code becomes invalid, those extra hours become chargeable. Moving to a 15-hour place requires another application and may involve a waiting list. Contact the school for current charges.
Uniform is required. Collection should be prompt, and changes to the usual collection arrangements should be communicated to the office. Nursery enquiries go to Admissions on 020 8997 2653. School tours can be booked through the school website.
Children must be three by their starting date. The nursery lists 26 full-time and 26 part-time places.
The morning session is 8.45am to 11.45am. The longer day is 9am to 3pm, with a soft start from 8.45am. Children attend five days a week.
Children attending the 30-hour provision can bring a packed lunch or have a paid hot meal. For school meals, parents must register with ISS and keep the account in credit.
Entry is normally phased, with starting dates or times varied to help children settle. An individual settling plan may be arranged, so allow flexibility in the first few weeks.
No. A separate Reception application must be made through the local authority. The school directs families to Ealing Council’s admissions website.
