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Nursery at Sandringham 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Outdoor play through changing weather and an early emphasis on conversation give Sandringham Central its character. This maintained nursery at Sandringham Primary School takes children aged 2–4, with morning, afternoon and a 30-hour pattern. It is distinct from Sandringham Daycare, the separate childcare setting on the school site. That distinction matters when choosing a day that fits your family.
The nursery’s learning priorities start with relationships, movement and communication. Reading, writing and maths sit alongside those foundations rather than replacing them. For a young child, becoming confident enough to join in is part of the learning.
Play supplies the structure for learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together children’s development and their learning; here, staff use Development Matters to follow progress and decide what to introduce next. Topics connect with books, while planned play takes account of children’s interests. Children are encouraged to make choices, cooperate and attempt challenges.
Indoors and outside, resources can be used in different ways rather than towards a single prescribed result. Outdoor learning continues throughout the year, with suitable clothing allowing children to experience changing weather. Physical opportunities include climbing, balancing and pedalling, alongside activities that develop hand control. Those smaller movements connect with dressing, feeding and eventually writing.
Language has a distinctive extra dimension. In September 2023, Ofsted identified weekly Spanish teaching for nursery children and strong early-years development in communication. Adults encouraged questions and conversations about children’s experiences, with attention to vocabulary and social development. Games and songs also helped children learn behaviour routines. These are practical foundations for taking part in a group.
A key person helps connect home and nursery. Settling preparations include learning about the child through home visits, conversations with parents and contact with an existing setting. Children have a personal space for their belongings, while the settling period gives families and staff time to build relationships. Familiarity has a practical purpose: adults can begin planning around the individual child.
Daily conversations with the key person before and after sessions sit alongside longer meetings and parent stay-and-play sessions. Families can contribute experiences from home to their child’s special book. This gives parents a way to connect nursery learning with what their child does elsewhere.
Support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at Sandringham Central involves parents and outside professionals, including health visitors. Adjustments may include a different timetable, intervention sessions, workshops for parents and referrals. The SENDCo or early-years Assistant Head Teacher is the contact for these discussions.
Food needs are part of registration: families provide dietary requirements, allergies and care-plan details. In June 2019, the 30-hour arrangement required packed lunches on Monday to Thursday, eaten between 11:45am and 12:45pm.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority, including when they want their child to remain at Sandringham. For Newham residents, that means applying through Newham. Treat choosing nursery and applying for Reception as two separate decisions, and submit the Reception application by the deadline for your child’s entry year.
Morning sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am; afternoons run from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Drop-off and collection are at Sandringham Central. The 30-hour pattern for children aged 3–4 starts at 8:45am and ends at 3:30pm, with Friday finishing at 11:45am unless the family purchases the afternoon session. That shorter Friday needs to fit the family’s weekly plan.
Registration offers a universal 15-hour place for children aged 3–4, funded 15-hour places for eligible children aged 2–3, and a funded 30-hour option for eligible working families with children aged 3–4. For September entry to the universal 15-hour or 30-hour places, children must be three by 31 August. An eligibility code is required for the 30-hour option. Session preferences depend on space and are not guaranteed. Contact the school office on 020 8472 3800 or info@sandringham.newham.sch.uk for nursery enquiries and current charges.
The maintained nursery takes children aged 2–4. It is separate from Sandringham Daycare.
Mornings are 8:45am–11:45am and afternoons are 12:30pm–3:30pm. The 30-hour pattern finishes at 11:45am on Friday unless the afternoon session is purchased.
The key person is available before and after sessions for daily communication. Longer meetings and parent stay-and-play sessions also support contact.
Sandringham Central works with parents and outside professionals. Support may involve timetable adjustments, interventions, parent workshops and referrals; speak to the SENDCo or early-years Assistant Head Teacher.
No. Families must apply separately through their home local authority, even if their child attends Sandringham’s nursery.
