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Nursery at West Acton 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A morning, an afternoon or a full school day: West Acton’s nursery gives families three attendance options within the primary school on Noel Road. Provision starts at age three. The choice matters practically, allowing families to choose a shorter session or a day ending at 3:15pm.
Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Good at the inspection on 22 and 23 February 2023. That judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Termly curriculum maps organise the nursery’s learning objectives, and English lessons use key texts across the autumn, spring and summer terms. Parents can request paper copies of the maps through the office. These give families a way to follow the learning planned for their child’s term.
Language has a specific place in the school’s classroom approach. Voice 21 talk tactics and listening strategies are used across classes to help children express their ideas. For nursery families, this places conversation alongside the term’s planned learning. Reading and phonics meeting letters also appear on the nursery notice board, connecting classroom learning with information for parents.
Support for additional needs begins early. In February 2023, staff identified SEND promptly from the early years onwards; teaching and resources were adapted to individual needs so children could participate in the curriculum alongside their peers. The school’s leadership structure includes an assistant headteacher responsible for SEND and the SEND coordinator role.
A daily fruit or vegetable is provided for nursery children through the school’s scheme. Cool Milk supplies milk, which is free for children younger than five. The school’s food rules exclude sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks from packed lunches, and birthday treats must also stay at home. This makes food expectations relevant beyond the snack itself.
Each classroom has a calm box containing objects children can use when they feel anxious, upset or need time to pause. Parents also have a direct safeguarding contact: safeguarding@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk. Nursery notices include Tapestry information sessions and presentations for parents, giving families a named channel around which to follow nursery communications.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through the council where they live. For September 2027 entry, the application deadline is 15 January 2027, with online applications made through eAdmissions.
Keep that application separate from the nursery arrangements made directly with the school office. Choosing a nursery session is one decision; applying for the next school stage is another.
Afternoon sessions run from 12:15pm until 3:15pm, while full-time places run from 8:45am until 3:15pm. Morning collection. Admissions information gives an 11:45am finish, while the school-day timetable gives 11:55am; both start at 8:45am. Confirm the collection time when arranging attendance.
Full-time places can be paid for, or families can apply for 30-hour funding. Ask the school for current charges. Nursery enquiries and application forms go through the office at admin@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk. School tours take place on Tuesday mornings and require an appointment, providing a practical opportunity to view the school before choosing a session.
Morning, afternoon and full-time places are offered. Afternoons run from 12:15pm to 3:15pm, and full-time attendance runs from 8:45am to 3:15pm. Confirm morning collection because the admissions page and timetable give different finish times.
Yes. Families can apply for 30-hour funding for full-time nursery places, which can also be paid for. Contact the school for current charges.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the council where the family lives. For September 2027 entry, apply by 15 January 2027 through eAdmissions.
Nursery children receive a daily piece of fruit or vegetable. Milk is supplied by Cool Milk and is free for children under five.
Contact the school office to book a Tuesday-morning school tour. Tours are by appointment.
