The FMS Inspection Score is FindMySchool's proprietary analysis based on official Ofsted and ISI inspection reports. It converts ratings into a standardised 1–10 scale for fair comparison across all schools in England.
Disclaimer: The FMS Inspection Score is an independent analysis by FindMySchool. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with Ofsted or ISI. Always refer to the official Ofsted or ISI report for the full picture of a school’s inspection outcome.
Nursery at Vittoria 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Books, rhymes and conversation give Vittoria’s nursery its clearest educational character. This is provision within Vittoria Primary School on Treaty Street, with nursery classrooms at ground level and a separate, single-storey nursery block. Children can join in the term following their third birthday. The setting combines a school setting with a choice of shorter sessions or full days.
Language starts with shared stories and joining in. Ofsted’s October 2021 inspection described a planned selection of nursery books and rhymes that encouraged children to speak with others and participate. For parents, that gives a concrete picture of early learning: listening to stories, using language together and taking part in familiar rhymes.
The nursery’s ground-floor accommodation sits on a school site with three playgrounds, all level and step free. Those physical arrangements matter for children whose mobility affects how they use their surroundings. Morning attendance finishes at 12:10pm; full days continue until 3:10pm, giving families two different session lengths to fit into their week.
Additional support follows a cycle of assessment, planning, action and review. The school’s SEND policy involves parents, the class teacher and the SENCo in choosing provision, with termly reviews used to reconsider what a child needs. Pupil Profiles set out individual goals and the support planned to meet them, giving families something specific to discuss rather than a general assurance.
For children with SEND joining nursery, possible arrangements include a home visit, liaison with Islington’s Early Years Inclusion Team and a plan agreed with the main carer. Depending on the child, this may use managed visits, pictures, a transition book or social stories. These are examples of tailored preparation, rather than a single settling routine for everyone.
The school can seek specialist input from speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and The Bridge Outreach. Parents participate in decisions to involve specialists. Families receiving SEN support have review conversations at least three times a year, and home-school books can provide daily feedback where needed.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Islington’s online admissions system if they live in the borough, or through their home council if they live elsewhere. Apply by the deadline for the relevant entry year.
Under Islington’s 2025-26 community primary arrangements, nursery attendance conferred no priority: the criteria covered children in care or previously in care, siblings, exceptional needs and distance. That cycle’s application deadline was 15 January 2025.
Preparation for a new class is a separate matter. For children with SEND, arrangements can include meetings with the next teacher, visual supports, visits and transition books shared with parents. The October 2021 inspection also identified a weakness in how a small number of subjects built on early-years learning, so continuity of curriculum planning was an improvement priority.
Term-time attendance runs Monday to Friday. The booking patterns are five mornings, each from 8:40am to 12:10pm, or two full days from 8:40am to 3:10pm plus one half day from 8:40am to 12:10pm. These patterns give families a choice between attendance across the week and concentrating it into fewer days.
The universal funded offer is 15 hours; some working families qualify for 30 hours. Eligible parents must bring their eligibility code to school to confirm the application. Families without 30-hour eligibility may be able to purchase another 15 hours, subject to space. Vittoria follows Islington Council’s Early Years Charging Policy; contact the school for current charges.
Nursery applications go directly to the school. September is the main intake, although families can apply throughout the year. Enquiries can be emailed to Office@vittoria.islington.sch.uk or made by calling 0207 837 5597.
Children can start in the term after their third birthday. Most join in September, but applications can be made throughout the year.
Choose five mornings from 8:40am to 12:10pm, or two full days from 8:40am to 3:10pm and one half day from 8:40am to 12:10pm. Nursery runs during school terms, Monday to Friday.
The nursery offers the universal 15 hours and 30 hours for eligible working families. Bring the eligibility code to school to confirm an eligible application. Additional paid hours for families without 30-hour eligibility depend on availability.
No. Reception requires a separate council application. Nursery attendance was not a priority criterion in Islington’s 2025-26 community primary arrangements.
Possible arrangements include a home visit, work with Islington’s Early Years Inclusion Team and an individual transition plan. Managed visits, pictures or transition books may be used according to the child’s needs.
