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Nursery at St Scholastica's Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Learning to explain an idea, share with another child and find the right word gives this nursery its character. At St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School in Clapton, the early years emphasis combines language development with the social skills children need to learn together.
The nursery offers up to 26 places for children aged three and four within the Catholic primary school. Families of any faith, or none, are welcome. Nursery entry is from the term following a child's third birthday. Separately, January 2025 marked the start of the school's provision for two-year-olds. Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good at its inspection on 28 and 29 January 2025; this is an early years judgement within the school inspection.
Conversation does real teaching work here. In January 2025, adults in the early years introduced new vocabulary and demonstrated how to use language. Younger children were encouraged to explain mathematical ideas in sentences, giving them practice in expressing their reasoning rather than simply offering an answer.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) learning described here includes early reading and learning to cooperate. Phonics teaching begins in the early years, helping children connect sounds with reading. Group learning also develops the ability to negotiate, take turns and work together. These are practical foundations for joining an activity and making themselves understood.
Super Skills is the school's name for its learning behaviours, including independence, resilience and respect. Nursery children also use Staying On Green: they start with a green card in their classroom and can progress towards gold reward cards. Dojo points recognise behaviour linked to the rules and Super Skills. Listening to others and speaking kindly give children concrete expectations to practise.
An early years phase leader forms part of the staff structure, alongside nursery officers. Parents can contact staff through the school office, which passes enquiries to the relevant team member. This provides a direct route for discussing a child's needs.
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school's support process moves through assessment, planning, action and review, with parents involved throughout decisions. Its school-wide provision includes visual prompts for language and concepts, plus access to an in-school speech and language therapist for further testing when needed. These are useful starting points for discussing an individual child's support.
Staff use CPOMS to record welfare and safeguarding concerns centrally and alert the relevant colleagues. Collection also requires parental authorisation: tell the office or class teacher before another adult collects your child.
A separate application. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply again through the normal Reception process and meet its deadline; choosing the nursery should not be treated as securing the next stage.
For the September 2025 intake, the school's instructions required an online application and a Supplementary Information Form returned directly to the school. Its admissions committee ranks Reception applications against the admission criteria and sends that ranking to the local authority. Keep the nursery choice and the Reception application as separate decisions.
The universal 15-hour nursery entitlement can be taken as five mornings, five afternoons or two-and-a-half days. These are distinct attendance patterns, so the choice affects how nursery fits around family routines.
For working families with a child aged three or four, a full-time place is conditional on eligibility. The nursery admissions instructions require a GOV.uk code and direct parents to the 30-hour childcare eligibility check.
Nursery enquiries can go to the school office on 0208 9853466 or officeadmin@st-scholasticas.hackney.sch.uk. The Nursery Admissions page also provides an application form.
Places are offered from the term after a child turns three. Provision for two-year-olds also opened in January 2025.
The school's nursery description gives capacity for up to 26 children aged three and four.
Five mornings, five afternoons or two-and-a-half days cover the universal funded entitlement.
Yes. For a child aged three or four, eligibility must be checked and the school requires a GOV.uk code.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal process by its deadline.
