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Nursery at St Barnabas' 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Coins in pretend play, questions to explore and stories each day give St Barnabas' nursery its character. This is the school's own nursery in Pimlico, with learning organised within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). For parents, the emphasis is on the beginnings of language, mathematical understanding and learning through activity.
Ofsted graded early years provision Good at the school inspection on 28 February and 1 March 2023. That judgement covers the school's early years provision, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Big Questions organise the term's topics. A selection of books provides starting points for conversation, writing activities and learning across subjects. Here, the EYFS takes concrete form through books, talk and play: children encounter ideas through activities rather than only through formal instruction.
Language has several regular routes into the day. Nursery children start Phase 1 phonics, and EYFS phonics teaching takes place at least daily. The classroom book corner gives children somewhere to choose books, with borrowing encouraged. Older Reading Buddies also develop early-years vocabulary through play, adding another opportunity for conversation.
In February and March 2023, nursery mathematics included handling coins during pretend play. Stories, verse and songs were part of early-years teaching, with an interactive read-aloud closing each day. These examples connect learning to things children can handle, hear and discuss.
Curriculum precision. At that inspection, leaders were refining the curriculum in a few early-years subjects. This qualifies the Good judgement: the curriculum still required attention in some areas.
Tapestry connects classroom learning with home. Photographs and videos have brief explanations of the activity or learning, and parents can add their own examples, including outings or learning to cycle. That gives families a way to contribute to the learning record, as well as receive updates.
Full-time nursery pupils can have a free school lunch, while families may choose a packed lunch instead. Early-years children receive fruit daily, and water is accessible during the day. Changes affecting dietary or medical requirements should go through the office so lunch choices can be adjusted.
The school's SEND approach includes early identification and support individually, in groups or within class, according to need. School Health, the Educational Psychology Service and the Behaviour Support service are possible external sources of help. Parents participate throughout the process.
Individual learning needs. In February and March 2023, the wider school's curriculum was not consistently adapted sufficiently for every pupil with SEND. Families should distinguish the provision of extra help from how the learning itself is tailored to their child.
A nursery place does not guarantee a Reception place at St Barnabas'. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Treat that application as a separate decision from choosing the nursery.
Part-time nursery sessions run from 9am to noon or from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Afternoon entry uses the office entrance. Collection arrangements require parents to notify the school before another adult takes their child home.
Breakfast Club accepts nursery children from 7.45am to 8.45am. SHELL Club also accepts the nursery class; its dedicated club page gives a 5.30pm finish. Both use Arbor for bookings, with payment made in advance. Contact the school for current charges.
Uniform applies to nursery children, with green, grey or black jogging bottoms permitted and the blazer optional. Prospective-parent visits are welcomed. The office handles enquiries on 020 7186 0152 or office@stbarnabasprimary.org.uk.
Morning sessions run from 9am to noon; afternoon sessions run from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
Tapestry shares photographs, videos and brief explanations. Parents can also contribute learning moments from home.
Full-time nursery pupils are offered a free lunch. Families can choose a packed lunch instead, and early-years children receive fruit each day.
Yes. Breakfast Club accepts nursery children from 7.45am to 8.45am, and the SHELL Club page includes the nursery class and gives a 5.30pm finish. Bookings use Arbor.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions process by the applicable deadline.
