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Nursery at St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Daily stories, trips to the school library and learning alongside older early-years children give this Whitechapel nursery its character. St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School welcomes nursery children from their third birthday, with entry possible throughout the year rather than only at fixed intakes.
A dedicated Early Years area houses the nursery within the school's Foundation Stage. Children aged 3 to 5 play and learn together in this shared setting, giving nursery children everyday familiarity with the next stage. The nursery places emphasis on communication, independence and feeling emotionally secure. Its Catholic character is explicit, and families of any faith or none are welcome.
Play, exploration and activities guided by adults share the day. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework: staff observe children's learning, assess their development and adjust activities to their needs. This makes children's interests and developmental stages part of planning, rather than treating the group as though everyone needs the same task.
Inside, children have roomy classrooms; outdoors, sizeable play spaces give them room for active and imaginative learning. Language has a daily place through story time, alongside regular library visits and activities developing vocabulary, communication and early phonics. The school uses the Tower Hamlets Education Partnership (THEP) phonics programme. Nursery children also take a reading book home to share with an adult, connecting school reading with family time.
Enrichment reaches beyond the classroom. Planned nursery experiences include a double-decker bus journey, feeding park ducks and meeting a firefighter beside a fire engine. A paddling pool and hot chocolate beside a fire pit add sensory experiences to the programme. These opportunities depend on resources and circumstances; they are planned possibilities rather than a guaranteed checklist.
Catholic practice starts with simple participation. Nursery children learn the Sign of the Cross, prayers for morning and evening, and grace before eating. Gestures and quiet listening give them ways to join in before they can contribute much verbally.
Staff and families discuss children's development regularly, with observations and opportunities for parents to engage with progress. The teaching team includes a role spanning Nursery and Reception. That shared teaching structure sits alongside the mixed early-years setting, while conversations with families help staff understand each child's interests and needs.
For SEND, the school's approach includes adapting teaching and classroom resources to individual needs. Depending on funding and resources, support may involve small groups, individual help or specialist professionals. The school aims for food provision to accommodate religious requirements, vegetarian diets and allergies. This is a useful focus for families whose child's care involves both learning adjustments and dietary needs.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by the applicable deadline. Treat this as a distinct decision from registering for nursery.
Children already learn and play alongside Reception-age peers within the Foundation Stage. That provides familiarity with older children and the shared setting, but it does not secure admission.
The nursery day runs from 9am to 3:20pm. Full-time places are currently offered to all nursery children with no additional charge. This gives families a full school-hours option from the outset.
School staff also run wraparound care spanning 8am to 6pm once nursery children have settled. After-school attendance remains conditional on staffing ratios and the individual child's needs. Booking is pay-as-you-go, requires registration and advance payment, and can cover occasional days or regular use. Ask the school for current charges.
To register a child or arrange a tour, call 0207 247 6327 or email office@stannesgaprimary.com. Since March 2026, routine school messages have moved to email; urgent texts are reserved for exceptional circumstances. Keeping contact details current helps families receive updates. Check that school emails are not going into your junk or spam folder.
Children can join from their third birthday, rather than waiting for a September or January intake.
The nursery runs from 9am to 3:20pm, with full-time places currently offered at no additional charge.
School-run care spans 8am to 6pm once children are settled. After-school attendance depends on staffing ratios and the child's individual needs, with registration and advance payment required.
No. Families need to make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process by the applicable deadline.
Contact the school on 0207 247 6327 or office@stannesgaprimary.com to arrange a tour or discuss nursery registration.
