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Nursery at Middle Park 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Activity choices and clear routines shape Middle Park’s nursery experience. Known as Foundation Stage 1 (FS1), the nursery belongs to Middle Park Primary School in Eltham and accommodates 26 children at any one time, across a mixture of full-time and part-time places. Children join in September of the academic year in which their fourth birthday falls.
In January 2025, Ofsted graded the school’s early years provision Outstanding. That judgement covers early years across the school, rather than giving the nursery a separate rating.
Choice is part of the learning. In January 2025, children in early years had varied activities supported by well-used teaching resources. Adults demonstrated language for children to use themselves, putting conversation alongside the activities. For parents, this connects what children do with how they learn to express their ideas.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) is the starting point for learning that builds through the school. Subject learning connects back to these early foundations, so nursery experiences form part of a continuing curriculum.
Routines begin early. In January 2025, adults introduced expectations from the start of Nursery, helping children understand how learning and play work together.
For children with identified special needs, starting arrangements include a visit with their family and a conversation with staff. Where other professionals are involved, staff share strategies and arrange provision before the child starts, if needed. The settling period may also be adapted to the child. This gives families a way to plan support before attendance begins.
An EYFS special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works within the school’s support structure. Teachers discuss SEND Action Plans with parents and review them at least once each term; referrals to outside agencies require discussion with parents and their signed consent. Ramps provide access for children with physical disabilities.
SEND support. In January 2025, adjustments to teaching were inconsistent across the school, leaving some pupils unable to access learning fully. Families whose child needs adaptations should discuss how agreed strategies will be used throughout their nursery sessions.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and does not confer priority under the stated allocation criteria. Families must make a separate application to Greenwich Council and return it by the Council’s deadline. The criteria cover looked-after children, siblings and distance, with exceptional medical or social circumstances potentially considered within the distance category.
The school office can help families complete the application, while the Council’s Choice Adviser provides independent, confidential support. Keep this application separate from nursery arrangements.
For children with SEND moving between classes, staff pass information ahead to the next teacher and share SEND Action Plans. A planning meeting usually takes place, and a transition book can be made where it would help the child understand the change. These are support arrangements, rather than admissions advantages.
Part-time attendance follows a morning or afternoon pattern each day across the week. Morning sessions run from 9am to noon; afternoons run from 12.10pm to 3.10pm. Families can express a session preference, but their preferred pattern is not guaranteed.
Full-time places include provision for children qualifying through a 30-hour code. Allocation is at the senior leadership team’s discretion, and a full-time place is not guaranteed. Eligibility therefore needs to be considered alongside the actual place offered.
Nursery enquiries go directly to the school office, in person or by email at admin@middlepark.greenwich.sch.uk. Parents should obtain confirmation that their details have been received.
Children enter in September of the academic year in which they have their fourth birthday.
Morning sessions are 9am to noon. Afternoon sessions are 12.10pm to 3.10pm, with either pattern running each day across the week.
No. There are full-time places for qualifying children, but allocation is discretionary and a place is not guaranteed.
No. Nursery attendance does not confer priority under the stated criteria or guarantee a place. A separate application must be made to Greenwich Council by its deadline.
Speak to the child’s class teacher first. The EYFS SENCo can discuss further concerns, and settling arrangements may be adapted for children with identified special needs.
