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Nursery at The William Hogarth 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Sand castles, matching games and a giant robot give a concrete picture of nursery life at William Hogarth: children play together, build things and explore ideas. The nursery belongs to the primary school in Chiswick and has a class of 26 children. Children can start in the term following their third birthday, with provision for three- and four-year-olds.
Personal development and spoken language are the nursery’s priorities. Its aim is to help children become independent, confident learners who can listen, speak and cooperate. Ofsted judged early years provision Good at the inspection on 3 and 4 July 2023. That judgement covers the school’s early years provision rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Children combine activities they choose themselves with tasks led by adults. Stories provide themes for planning, while children’s interests help shape what happens next. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together learning through play, language, relationships and early mathematical ideas. Here, children can explore that learning inside and outside, rather than treating outdoor time as a break from the curriculum.
Play and Exploration, Creative and Critical Thinking, and Active Learning are the named Characteristics of Effective Learning used by the nursery. In practical terms, the emphasis is on how children investigate, persevere and develop ideas. Staff observe their play and conversations, then use those observations to plan each child’s next learning steps.
During July 2023, early years children explored characters’ emotions to extend their vocabulary, used toy animals to practise quantities and made fruit kebabs. These are useful examples of talk and mathematics woven into practical activities. Nursery activities in May 2026 included watching caterpillars grow, phonics work and building a large robot together: opportunities to investigate living things, explore sounds and cooperate.
Observation is also part of individual support. Nursery staff assess children’s starting points and adapt subsequent experiences to their needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Across the school, teachers and the SENDCo use an assess, plan, do and review cycle. Parents can meet the inclusion team to discuss concerns, giving families a route into conversations about additional support.
English-language support across the school includes visual resources and targeted materials, coordinated by the inclusion team. EAL coffee mornings also give parents opportunities to meet. In July 2023, established routines were understood by children in early years, helping make expectations predictable.
Daily fruit is provided for children aged three to seven. Milk is free for under-fives and must be ordered through Cool Milk. The school office needs to know about food allergies or restrictions. Nursery children also practised toothbrushing each day during a week in May 2026, adding a practical care skill to their learning.
Attending this nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application through the local authority; Hounslow allocates places through its online school admissions route. Nursery enrolment and Reception admission are separate decisions, so families need to apply again through the normal process by its deadline.
The school’s general moving-up practice includes children meeting their next teacher at the end of the year. Familiarity with a teacher is useful preparation for a change of class. It does not secure admission.
Morning nursery runs from 9:00 to 11:45; the afternoon runs from 12:30 to 15:30. The school also offers extended nursery hours. These distinct session times matter when arranging work and collection.
Three- and four-year-olds have a 15-hour weekly funded entitlement, usable in mornings or afternoons for up to 38 weeks annually. Eligible working families can receive up to 15 additional hours, taking the total to 30. Check eligibility through Childcare Choices. Nursery applications go to the school office using the nursery application form.
For enquiries, email admin@hogarth.hounslow.sch.uk or call 020 8994 4782. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult for drop-off and collection; tell the class teacher or office if someone different will collect them. The school expects uniform, with grey, yellow, black and white as its colours, and clothing labelled with the child’s name.
Children may join in the term after their third birthday. The nursery class has 26 children.
The morning session is 9:00 to 11:45, and the afternoon is 12:30 to 15:30. Extended nursery hours are also offered.
Three- and four-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours each week for up to 38 weeks a year. Eligible working families can receive up to an additional 15 hours, making 30 in total.
No. Parents must apply separately through the local authority’s school admissions process. Hounslow handles the online applications and allocates places.
Complete the nursery application form and return it to the school office. General enquiries can go to admin@hogarth.hounslow.sch.uk or 020 8994 4782.
