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Nursery at London Fields 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.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 mud kitchen, a climbing wall and classroom lunches give London Fields nursery a character of its own. This school nursery in Hackney has 26 full-time-equivalent places, with children able to join from the term following their third birthday. Its nursery area combines a kitchen and adjoining bathrooms with an enclosed garden, keeping play and everyday care close together.
Early years provision was graded Outstanding at Ofsted’s inspection on 28 and 29 January 2025. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision, rather than a separate nursery inspection.
Outdoor play has two distinct settings. The nursery garden includes water play, the mud kitchen and a wall for climbing. Children also use the Sheep Lane playground, where scooters, bikes and a running lane provide room for movement. These are concrete opportunities to experiment, balance and practise physical skills.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the curriculum framework. Here, its practical meaning is visible in stories, conversation and investigation. In November 2025, nursery children explored road safety through pretend crossings, games and a miniature city. Balance scales helped them investigate weight, test predictions and use words for heavier and lighter objects. Goldilocks and the Three Bears prompted story retelling and comparisons of size, alongside discussion about respecting other people’s possessions.
Language receives sustained attention. In January 2025, staff conversations helped early years children broaden their vocabulary and form more accurate sentences. The school’s oracy approach, meaning learning through speaking and listening, introduces taking turns and talking with a partner from the start. For a young child, talk is part of the learning itself.
Lunch stays within the nursery classroom, with meals served family style. Families can choose a school meal or send a packed lunch. Dietary needs, allergies and intolerances must be recorded on the admission form; eligible nursery families can apply for free school meals. Other school meals are paid for ahead of each term.
Each child has a Learning Book containing photographs, observations and examples of their work. Families see these at parent meetings and open classroom mornings, while children revisit them with adults to recognise their own progress. This gives parents something tangible to discuss beyond a brief account of the day.
Support for additional needs begins with the class teacher and can involve the SENDCo. Children added to the SEND register have a Pupil Passport recording development needs, reviewed with the class teacher, parent and child at least termly. At admission interviews, parents are asked about developmental or additional needs so arrangements can be made before their child starts. Across age groups, autism and trauma inform the school’s shared routines.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their local authority; the school directs parents to Hackney Education for admission details. Nursery applications, by contrast, go directly to the school. Treat these as two separate decisions.
Transition support is a different matter from admission. When children change classes within the school, current and new teachers share information, with the SENDCo contributing relevant records. Some children with SEND also receive material to use at home over the holidays to prepare for their new teacher and class.
Part-time nursery attendance is organised into morning or afternoon sessions. Applications and the nursery admission policy are obtained from the school office. For enquiries, contact information@londonfields.hackney.sch.uk or telephone 020 7254 4330.
School Friends Club provides breakfast and after-school care that accepts nursery children, with a dedicated EYFS space. Early years tours can be booked through the Parent Tours page. Children enter via Sheep Lane and are handed over and collected at their classroom door.
Uniform combines a blue jumper, yellow polo shirt and dark grey trousers or shorts. Nursery clothing excludes dresses, skirts and tights for practical reasons. That makes the clothing rules relevant to a day involving climbing, water and mud.
Children can start in the school term after their third birthday. Apply directly to the school; forms are available from the office.
They use an enclosed garden with a climbing wall, water area and mud kitchen, plus the Sheep Lane playground for bikes, scooters and running.
Yes. Nursery lunch is served in the classroom, and families can choose a school dinner or packed lunch. Record allergies and dietary requirements on the admission form.
Yes. School Friends Club accepts nursery children and provides a dedicated EYFS space.
No. A separate Reception application must be made through your local authority. The school directs families to Hackney Education for admission details.
