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Nursery at William Davis 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Mud, gardening and real ceramic objects give William Davis nursery a practical, exploratory character. Children learn through handling materials and trying things for themselves, alongside short periods of group teaching. The nursery belongs to the school's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), where the nursery and Reception teams work together.
Children normally join in September after turning three; eligible children can start from the following term. The December 2023 prospectus listed 21 full-time and 10 part-time nursery places, with the balance depending on applications for full-time attendance. These figures describe that prospectus, rather than a fixed allocation. At the Ofsted inspection on 11 and 12 March 2025, early years provision was graded Outstanding. That judgement covers the school's early years provision together.
The 2025/26 welcome guide gives the morning a clear rhythm: parents join children for classroom play from 8:45, group teaching starts at 9:30, and independent exploration follows at 9:45. Another group activity comes at 11:45 before the noon finish. Children eligible for 30 funded hours remain for lunch and the afternoon routine. There is room to explore between the shared activities.
EYFS means learning across seven connected areas. Nursery concentrates on speaking and listening, movement, and children's social and emotional development. Early number work, literacy, creative expression and understanding the world sit alongside these foundations. The Early Foundations curriculum combines knowledge and skills with practical experiences and Structured Story Time, using books to introduce vocabulary and ideas. In March 2025, children learned effectively through varied activities and developed their understanding by discussing their ideas in increasingly detailed language.
The early years guide describes supervised use of glass and ceramic objects, giving children practice in careful handling. Outdoors, a spacious area supports gardening, feeding birds and experimenting with clay, water, mud and sand. This gives physical exploration a place in learning, rather than confining it to a break from classroom work.
Settling begins with contact between home and school. The 2025/26 guide describes an induction meeting, two or three summer stay-and-play sessions, and a home visit by two EYFS staff. The earlier early years booklet sets out a gradual increase in attendance guided by the child, usually reaching their entitlement within a week or two. Familiarity comes before a full timetable.
Tapestry gives parents access to photographs, videos and observations of their child's learning; families can also contribute achievements from home. Workshops include mark making, maths and phonics. These offer concrete ways to join in with learning.
School meals are prepared on site, with bread and water served at the table. For additional needs, the school's support system brings together the class teacher, SENCo and parents, with specialist advice when needed, including Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Families have a route for raising concerns and contributing to support plans.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate application through E-admissions, including families whose children already attend William Davis nursery. The admissions page gave 15 January 2026 as the deadline for its 2026 Reception cycle; that deadline has passed.
Preparation for the move is a separate matter. Nursery children progressing to Reception take part in a class swap to meet their next teaching team. This introduces the adults they will learn with, while leaving the admissions process separate.
The December 2023 prospectus describes 15 funded hours each week across 38 weeks, with full-time attendance dependent on eligibility and space. Contact the school for current charges. Nursery enquiries start with the office on 020 7739 1511, which arranges a headteacher callback; the contact page also has an enquiry form and welcomes visits.
Uniform is optional for early years children under the 2025/26 guide. Clothes and footwear should suit messy play. Nursery children are collected from their classroom, and collection is restricted to adults parents have listed.
Physical access. The January 2025 SEND policy describes at least two flights of stairs to classrooms and no accessible toilets. Families with mobility needs should factor these physical constraints into their choice.
Children usually start in September after their third birthday. Eligible children may take a funded place from the term after turning three.
The 2025/26 guide starts classroom stay and play at 8:45 and gives noon as morning home time. Children eligible for 30 funded hours stay for lunch and the afternoon routine.
Parents can view observations, photos and videos through Tapestry and add their own observations from home. Classroom workshops also involve families in learning.
No. A separate E-admissions application is required even for children already attending the nursery. The deadline given for the 2026 cycle was 15 January 2026, which has passed.
No. The 2025/26 early years guide makes uniform optional and recommends clothing and footwear suitable for messy activities.
