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Nursery at St Peter's London Docks CofE 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A home visit comes before the first nursery session at St Peter's London Docks. That gives families a chance to discuss their child with staff before the new routine begins. This is the nursery class within the Church of England primary school on Garnet Street in Wapping, serving children of nursery age, three to four.
Free play and language development are linked in the early years here: adults support children's speech as they play. For a parent, the useful distinction is that play includes adult interaction, rather than simply time to occupy themselves. The Early Years Foundation Stage work described here includes observing children's development and introducing phonics, the connection between sounds and written letters.
Children learn phonics in class, with smaller groups used when extra input is needed. These groups are assessed again and membership can change, so support responds to a child's developing needs. During the first term, staff observe children closely; observations continue through the early years and inform discussions with the special educational needs coordinator, or SENCo.
Lunch has its own timetable slot. Early years children eat between 11:30am and noon. The school's Spring/Summer 2026 catering information included cheese and tomato pizza, fish fingers and a daily salad choice. These are examples from that dated school menu, rather than a promise about today's nursery lunch.
Before a child starts nursery, the home visit invites parents to raise concerns. Where a need has already been identified, staff contact the professionals working with the family to plan provision. This makes the starting conversation about the individual child, including support already in place.
The school uses an assess, plan, do, review cycle for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents contribute to identifying needs and planning support, and join discussions about its impact. Speech and language concerns can lead to assessment and advice from a school or NHS speech therapist. Families can arrange contact with the SENCo through the main office.
Physical access is also relevant to care. The school building is single level, with ramps and accessible toilets. Its SEND policy describes three accessible toilets, including one with a changing bench and hoist. These are concrete facilities to consider for a child needing assistance with mobility or personal care.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately for Reception by the deadline for their child's intake. For a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), contact the local authority SEN Team instead of applying online. For the September 2026 Reception cycle, which has already passed, Tower Hamlets directed families to eAdmissions and set a closing date of 15 January 2026. Applications to voluntary aided church schools also required the school's supplementary information form.
Transition support is a separate matter. The SEND policy describes class swaps and transition booklets, with social stories or a PowerPoint for children needing additional help. Current and receiving teachers discuss children on the special needs register. These arrangements help prepare children for a change of class; they do not secure admission.
School tours run on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am and last approximately 45 minutes. Parents complete the admissions page's booking form, then the office team contacts them with a date. Children may accompany adults, who must supervise them.
For nursery enquiries, contact the office on 0207 488 3050 or admin@st-peters.towerhamlets.sch.uk. The school's calendar lists half term from 26 to 30 October 2026, with school closure days on 23 October and 2 November. Those dates matter when arranging family childcare around the school calendar.
The nursery is for children aged three to four, within St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School.
No. Families must apply separately for Reception for their child's intake. If their child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), they should contact the local authority SEN Team instead of applying online.
Every child joining nursery receives a home visit before starting. Parents can discuss concerns, and staff liaise with existing professionals where a child has an identified need.
Contact the class team or SENCo. The school's SEND information describes assessment and support strategies from a school or NHS speech therapist when parents or staff raise communication concerns.
Yes. Use the admissions page's tour form. Wednesday tours start at 9:30am and take approximately 45 minutes; the office confirms the date.
