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Nursery at St John's Walham Green Church of England 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Climbing frames that become higher as the year progresses give St John's early years provision a distinctive physical challenge. Strength and confidence develop together. The nursery itself has 26 places for children turning four during the academic year, within the Church of England primary school on Filmer Road in Fulham.
One nursery class forms the starting point of the school's curriculum. This is a full-time provision: part-time places are not offered. For families, that makes the attendance commitment an important part of the choice. Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Outstanding following its inspection on 22 and 23 May 2024; this judgement covers early years rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play shapes the learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum combines activities planned by adults with opportunities that respond to children's interests. Indoor spaces and the outdoor environment both support that approach. In parent terms, children build knowledge and skills through play, with adults adding challenge and helping them explore ideas further.
Conversation has a central role. Learning is sequenced, but staff also respond to what catches a child's curiosity at the time. Progress is checked each term against expectations for the child's age, giving staff a regular opportunity to review how learning is developing.
The May 2024 early years findings give concrete examples of this work: adults develop children's language through their interactions, while rhymes, singing and drumming help children practise waiting for a turn and controlling their responses. Outdoors, progressively taller climbing equipment develops large movements and core strength. Physical challenge is part of learning, alongside communication and social development.
In May 2024, children across early years felt secure and happy, with positive interactions from adults. Learning to resolve disagreements begins in early years too, giving children practice in handling everyday social difficulties.
Lunch is supplied by The Pantry and cooked on site each day. Its online system allows parents to order meals for individual days or longer periods. The nursery charging policy treats hot lunches as a separate charge, so families should include meals when discussing current charges with the school.
For additional needs, the class teacher is the first contact, followed by the SENDCO. The school's 2026 SEND Information Report describes Personalised Learning Plans whose targets are shared and reviewed with parents three times a year. This gives families a defined role in reviewing support. Physical access. The July 2026 SEND policy records limited wheelchair accessibility across the school. Families needing wheelchair access should discuss the arrangements relevant to their child before applying.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application through the LBHF admission form, with a Supplementary Information Form also required for a Church place. Apply by the deadline for the relevant entry year: the Reception page's 15 January 2026 deadline belonged to the 2026 admissions cycle and has passed.
The determined 2027/28 arrangements do not award priority for nursery attendance. Classroom familiarity is a separate matter: the school's transition policy provides for children to visit their next class and meet their new teacher before moving. Staff also pass on information about needs and successful support strategies, helping continuity without changing the admissions process.
The full-time model requires funding for the additional 15 hours beyond the universal 15-hour entitlement. Families either provide evidence of eligibility for 30-hour funding or pay for the additional hours. The linked nursery charging policy describes the universal entitlement over 38 weeks; contact the school for current charges.
Nursery collection is at 3.20pm from the main playground. Sunrise and Sunset provides term-time wraparound care for registered pupils, including nursery children. Stevensons is the school's uniform supplier. Nursery enquiries go to the office on 020 7731 5454 or admin@stjohnsce.lbhf.sch.uk, and prospective families can attend nursery open events when dates are announced.
It has 26 places for children turning four during the academic year.
No. The nursery offers full-time places only.
The universal entitlement covers 15 hours. The additional 15 hours require either proof of eligibility for 30-hour funding or parental payment.
No. A separate LBHF application is required, and nursery attendance does not confer priority under the 2027/28 arrangements.
The nursery charging policy lists hot meals separately. The Pantry cooks school meals on site each day.
