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Nursery at Rosemead Preparatory 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Purposeful play meets specialist teaching at Rosemead: Spanish, PE and Music sit alongside imaginative activities and outdoor exploration. This is the school’s own nursery, with children joining in September after their third birthday. The combination gives families a clear picture of its character: a playful start with subject specialists involved from the nursery stage.
For September 2026, Rosemead announced the relocation of its nursery and Pre-Prep to new classrooms at the Prep site, 70 Thurlow Park Road in Dulwich. That change matters when planning a visit or the daily journey. The nursery belongs within the school, rather than operating as a separate childcare setting.
Exploration and investigation shape the nursery curriculum. Children have imaginative play and outdoor activities alongside more structured teaching from specialists in Spanish, Music and PE. These are different ways into learning: children can follow an interest through play, then encounter a subject with an adult directing the activity.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) is about developing the foundations for learning, including language, concentration and social skills. At Rosemead, the ISI inspection of 28 to 30 November 2023 found that early-years children progressed well from differing starting points, with adult questioning helping them extend their language and understanding.
Children selected some activities themselves, with adults helping them make choices and build skills. They also asked questions and practised solving problems. The balance matters: independence has a place, while staff remain involved in developing the learning. Speaking, early reading, attention and listening were strengths in the early-years findings. The inspection also described young children learning to treat one another kindly during play, giving social development a practical place in the day.
Relationships support settling. In November 2023, positive connections with adults helped early-years children become comfortable quickly and feel secure and content. For parents, that is a useful distinction: settling depends on the everyday relationship with staff as well as familiarity with a classroom.
Before entry, the nursery assessment includes a play session attended by parents. Staff observe how children communicate, respond to stories and engage with activities; parents provide information about their existing nursery or main carer. This is an admissions visit, rather than a settling-in timetable.
Sensory needs. Rosemead cautions that its school environment can be noisy, crowded and busy. Families must disclose diagnosed SEND or additional support needs when applying, so that the school can discuss what it can accommodate and consider reasonable adjustments. That conversation is especially relevant for a child who finds noise or crowded spaces difficult.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Treat nursery and Reception admission as separate decisions. Ask admissions what existing nursery children must do to move into Reception. The published Reception entry process uses the school’s online registration form.
Rosemead’s September 2026 entry cycle had a Reception registration deadline of 12 December 2025 at 16:00. That deadline has passed. Registration itself is not an offer of a place.
The curriculum describes a managed transition from nursery, intended to maintain continuity in children’s learning and development. This concerns preparation for the next classroom; it does not establish an admissions advantage.
Morning and afternoon sessions are charged by term, with a full-time option also offered. Children aged three to four must attend at least five sessions each week. This minimum is a significant planning point for families considering a shorter attendance pattern.
Pre-school fees can be spread over eleven months by direct debit. The fee structure treats nine and ten sessions alike; contact the school for current charges.
Enquiries can be made through the online enquiry form, by emailing admissions@rosemeadprep.org.uk or by calling 020 8670 5865. Families can also book an open event or tour, giving them an opportunity to see the school sites and meet staff before applying.
Children join in September after turning three.
Children aged three to four must attend at least five sessions each week. Morning, afternoon and full-time options are offered.
The nursery curriculum includes specialist teaching in Spanish, Music and PE alongside imaginative play and outdoor activities.
No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a place. Ask admissions what existing nursery children must do for Reception. The published entry route uses online registration; registration itself does not constitute an offer.
Use the school’s enquiry form, email admissions@rosemeadprep.org.uk or call 020 8670 5865. Open events and tours can be booked through the school.
