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Nursery at Lyndhurst 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Messy play, drama and lunch shared family-style give Lyndhurst’s nursery day its character. This is school-based provision for children aged 2+, in Camberwell, with opportunities to explore both inside and outdoors. Short group activities punctuate time when children choose what to investigate, giving the day a mix of shared routines and individual exploration.
Ducklings and Danube/Storklings are named nursery groups. The staffing structure includes room leads, early years educators and a nursery teacher, with key worker roles in Ducklings. For parents, those distinctions provide a useful starting point for understanding the team around their child.
Children begin by finding their photograph to register themselves. Singing joins drama and dance in a brief group activity, before children move into play. This gives them a small task of their own before joining everyone else.
Indoor and outdoor exploration occupies substantial parts of the day, alongside activities guided by adults. Resources can be used in different ways rather than for one fixed task. Messy play and care for the environment feature in the nursery’s approach; the nursery aims to develop independence, curiosity and resourcefulness through these experiences. Children have room to make choices, while adults introduce skills through organised activities.
Before lunch, a carpet activity turns attention to phonics or maths. Afterwards, children return to exploration, with a register, singing and a story bringing the day to a close. The rhythm alternates group attention with opportunities to pursue an interest.
At the April 2023 inspection, early-years findings highlighted repeated counting to build understanding of number and an emphasis on reading from the beginning of early years. These are foundations for learning, alongside the nursery’s practical and creative activities.
Lunch is a shared occasion, served family-style, with the nursery team encouraging children to taste different foods. Adults therefore remain involved in the meal, rather than treating it simply as a break between activities. The start of the day also gives parents a chance to speak with the teacher, making everyday conversation part of the routine.
For children with additional needs, the school uses three levels of SEND support: universal teaching adjustments, targeted group work and specialist provision informed by professionals. Assessment methods are agreed with families and matched to children’s developmental stage. Support is reviewed termly, giving families a recurring point at which to discuss whether arrangements suit their child.
Complex needs. The school cautions that some children’s needs can be difficult to meet in a mainstream setting. Families considering specialist support should discuss provision with the SENCo before choosing a place.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Southwark Council’s online primary admissions route and meet the deadline for their entry year. Treat that application as a separate task, even if your child already attends Lyndhurst.
The school announced plans to consult on adding nursery attendance to the oversubscription criteria for September 2026. A proposed change does not establish an entitlement to priority. Families should check the arrangements applying to their child’s entry year before relying on nursery attendance in their Reception plans.
The core nursery day runs from 08:55 to 15:00, with a paid extension to 15:25. Full-time attendance covers Monday to Friday; part-time patterns cover Monday to Wednesday lunchtime or Wednesday lunchtime to Friday. These patterns make the split across the week an important consideration for family childcare arrangements. Nursery children are collected from their classrooms.
Funded places cover 15 or 30 hours. For children aged 3 to 4, the 15-hour entitlement is universal; 30 hours applies to eligible working parents. Parents using an eligibility code must renew it every three months through Childcare Choices.
Charges include consumables for children using nappies, plus snacks and cooking ingredients. A voluntary termly contribution supports specialist dance, sport and music provision for all children. Ask the school for current charges when arranging attendance.
Nursery applications go directly to the school. Enquiries can be sent to admissions@lyndhurst.southwark.sch.uk, and families can book a school tour through the office.
Lyndhurst offers school-based nursery provision for children aged 2+.
Children register using their photographs, join singing, dance and drama activities, and explore indoors and outdoors. Maths or phonics features before lunch, with a song and story before home time.
The core day is 08:55 to 15:00, with a paid extension to 15:25. Full-time and split-week part-time patterns are offered.
Yes, 15-hour and 30-hour funded places are offered. For children aged 3 to 4, 15 hours is universal, while 30 hours is for eligible working parents. Consumables charges and a voluntary contribution also apply as described above.
No. Reception requires a separate application through Southwark Council. The announcement of a consultation on nursery priority does not establish that priority applies.
