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Nursery at Homefield 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Conversation carries much of the learning at Homefield’s nursery: children develop social understanding through play, then continue talking with friends and adults over meals. This gives ordinary parts of the day a learning purpose alongside literacy and numeracy activities.
The nursery belongs to Homefield Preparatory School, an independent boys’ school on Western Road in Sutton, with entry from age three. It sits within the lower school. Seven children attended the nursery in September 2024; by March 2025, the early years provision included two nursery classes. These are dated snapshots, rather than a statement of nursery capacity.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings learning and personal development together. In September 2024, nursery activities covered its full set of learning areas, with children progressing well in literacy and numeracy as well as their wider development. For parents, the emphasis is on both learning skills and learning to participate.
Activities drew on individual interests and developmental needs. Adults adapted support to each child, using their understanding of how young children learn to shape the work. That matters when children need different starting points rather than identical tasks.
Play also provided opportunities to practise relationships. Children invented games, helped each other with organised activities and learned to cooperate. Conversations with adults extended these experiences, giving children practice in expressing ideas and understanding others. Early years children also joined school charity activities, including support for the local foodbank, connecting participation with helping people beyond their classroom.
In September 2024, early years teaching helped children recognise their feelings and express themselves. Mealtimes contributed to social development too: children sat together and talked with their peers and the adults caring for them. Care and learning therefore overlapped in these everyday routines.
Safeguarding requires the full chronology. ISI’s September 2024 inspection found weaknesses affecting early years children, including staff vetting, safeguarding training, governance and the absence of suitable professional supervision for early years staff. These were material concerns about the systems supporting children and adults.
By March 2025, safeguarding arrangements for early years children were operating effectively, recruitment checks were documented accurately and governors were checking safeguarding practice. Early years staff were receiving recorded supervision, with coaching, support and attention to professional development. The progress monitoring visit concluded that the school met the relevant standards examined on that occasion.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Ask the school about its Reception admission arrangements before making plans for the next stage. Treat choosing the nursery and securing the next school place as separate decisions.
The nursery is part of the school at Western Road, Sutton, SM1 2TE. For nursery enquiries, contact the school office on 0208 642 0965 or email administration@homefieldprep.school.
It is the nursery provision within Homefield Preparatory School, an independent boys’ school admitting children from age three.
The EYFS covers learning and development together. September 2024 findings included good progress in literacy and numeracy, alongside social learning through conversation and cooperative play.
In September 2024, early years teaching gave children opportunities to express themselves and understand their emotions.
No. Ask the school about its Reception admission arrangements before making plans for the next stage.
The March 2025 progress monitoring visit found effective safeguarding arrangements, accurate recruitment records and appropriate supervision for early years staff. The school met the relevant standards considered during that visit.
