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Nursery at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Chiswick
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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Hands-on exploration and learning to understand feelings give St Mary's nursery its character. Part of the Catholic primary school on Duke Road in Chiswick, it sits within an early years curriculum that connects faith with respect for other beliefs. Emotional development is an explicit aim: children are helped to recognise feelings, manage them and understand other people.
Ofsted judged early years provision Good at the inspection on 27 and 28 June 2023. That judgement covers the school's early years provision rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play carries the learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum combines activities children choose themselves with adult-guided work and teaching inputs. Its seven learning areas give the day breadth, while staff use observations and conversations to decide what each child needs next. For parents, the useful distinction is that learning happens through exploration as well as direct teaching.
Indoor and outdoor learning spaces support practical investigation. The approach centres on experiences children can take part in themselves, with spoken language and new vocabulary a particular focus. Staff adapt planning around children's interests and what they already know, so their starting points shape the learning.
An Italian-English story once each half term adds another language to early years experiences, alongside access to foreign-language books. This is an introduction through stories rather than the weekly lessons provided to older pupils.
In June 2023, early years children were learning to cooperate in play and share resources; they also paid attention and responded to instructions. Wider activities helped the youngest children learn about the world beyond their immediate experience. Social learning matters here alongside the curriculum.
An EYFS nursery nurse forms part of the staff team. Staff get to know children through everyday interaction and contact with parents and carers. Families receive updates on development during the year and can contribute learning and milestones from home, giving adults a fuller picture of each child.
SunBeams provides support for early years children experiencing loss or changes in their family. Puppet activities help children communicate feelings and explore ways of coping. PALS, a social skills programme for ages 3 to 6, addresses listening, turn-taking, sharing and difficult emotions. These are specific support options whose suitability can be discussed with the team.
The Sensory Room is a school facility accessible to all its children, providing somewhere for calm; some children receive targeted support there. For special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the school's process starts with the class teacher, with the SENDCo involved when further discussion is needed. Individual Education Plans are reviewed with parents each term. That gives families a recurring opportunity to discuss support and next steps.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their local authority's E-Admission system and submit the school's Reception Supplementary Information Form.
For the September 2026 intake, the deadline was 15 January 2026 for both parts of that process. Treat that as a past admissions cycle, not an upcoming deadline.
Transition support is a separate matter. Staff maintain dialogue with parents and other practitioners about children's development across early years. Sharing that knowledge supports continuity of care and learning, but it does not secure admission.
Visits can be arranged throughout the year through the school office, by emailing office@stmarys.hounslow.sch.uk or calling 0208 994 5606. General enquiries also go to that email address.
Physical access. The school occupies a three-storey building with no lift. Ramps serve the ground-floor entrance, but wheelchair access does not extend upstairs. Families needing step-free access should consider this building constraint when arranging a visit.
No. Families must apply separately through their local authority and complete the school's Reception Supplementary Information Form.
The Early Years Foundation Stage, with learning through play, child-chosen activities, adult-guided work and practical experiences indoors and outdoors.
Yes. They hear an Italian-English story once each half term and have access to foreign-language books.
SunBeams supports younger children dealing with family loss or change. PALS addresses social skills for children aged 3 to 6, and the school's Sensory Room is accessible to all its children.
Contact the school office at office@stmarys.hounslow.sch.uk or on 0208 994 5606. Visits are welcomed throughout the year.
