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Nursery at St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Stories become play here: children take the characters they meet in books into conversations and make-believe, indoors and outside. Language gives the nursery day its direction. At St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School on Sirdar Road, the admissions age is three or four; children younger than three are not admitted.
The January 2024 Ofsted inspection described children who settled readily, enjoyed playing together and received sensitive help when they needed reassurance. That matters for families approaching a first separation: emotional security and participation in play go together here.
Conversation is part of the learning, rather than something reserved for a group lesson. In January 2024, adults introduced vocabulary during play, songs and book-sharing, then encouraged children to try the words themselves. Children retold stories and discussed characters across the classroom and outdoor learning space. For a parent, this makes the emphasis concrete: listening, speaking and imaginative play reinforce each other.
The physical details are equally useful. A home corner gives children opportunities to practise sharing a space, while the sand area provides searches for concealed objects. Pretend cooking and food preparation help children sustain their attention. Handwashing, putting equipment away and waiting for a turn make independence part of ordinary activity.
Woodland visits included climbing, and visitors brought art, books and farm animals into children's experiences. Celebrating Eid introduced another route into learning about traditions and cultures. These experiences give children something tangible to discuss and explore.
Curriculum sequencing. In January 2024, some learning activities did not extend earlier knowledge systematically because the teaching steps were insufficiently precise. This is a material qualification to the language-rich day: purposeful progression needs attention alongside engaging activities.
Before a child starts, families are invited to an induction meeting with the headteacher and class teacher in the preceding term. It gives parents time to discuss the provision with the adults involved before the new routine begins.
Contact continues through three formal consultations: after the first term, when the child turns four, and in the term before primary-school transfer. Parents can also arrange conversations about concerns. Half-termly coffee mornings and curriculum workshops provide further opportunities to meet staff and other families.
In January 2024, SEND support combined help from nursery staff and outside specialists, including speech therapy and sensory work in small groups. Staff worked with parents so that support was consistent. Daily sessions about feelings included breathing exercises, giving children practical ways to regulate their emotions. Safeguarding arrangements were effective at that inspection.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline.
Preparation for leaving is a separate matter. The final parent consultation takes place before the move to primary school. Families receive their child's development profile, and the receiving primary school is sent a transfer record. This carries information about the child into the next stage; it does not secure admission.
Part-time and full-time places are offered. Entry normally happens in January or September, with other starts possible when vacancies arise. Places are generally offered for at least two terms, with a possible exception for children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs.
Toileting. Children are usually expected to be fully toilet trained before acceptance. Families should factor that expectation into the timing of a nursery start.
The nursery application can be downloaded and returned to admin@APSAFederation.com. For enquiries, the nursery's telephone number is 0207 727 7727. The application process includes an invitation to visit and discuss the provision.
The admissions page offers places to three- and four-year-olds and excludes children under three.
Yes. The nursery offers both part-time and full-time education places.
Families with an allocated place are invited to an induction meeting with the headteacher and class teacher during the term before their child starts.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place, and families need to apply separately through the normal Reception admissions process.
In January 2024, support included speech therapy, small-group sensory activities and collaboration with parents and external agencies.
