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Nursery at St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Baking, sound games and a Library Bus give this nursery its character: early learning connects conversation with things children can do, hear and explore. The nursery forms part of St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School on Rowington Close, where the school's education starts from age three. Its Church of England identity provides the wider context for nursery life.
In the Ofsted inspection document dated 2 June 2026, early years received Expected standard. That judgement covers the school's early years provision rather than a separately graded nursery. Adult interaction is a clear strength within that provision: children build vocabulary through conversations with staff, while familiar routines help them feel secure.
Play and planned activities work together within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). In parent terms, children develop skills through practical experiences, with adults helping them take the next step. Baking provides a concrete example from June 2026: staff discuss ingredients and measuring as children work. Everyday actions become opportunities to learn new words and use mathematical ideas.
White Rose shapes mathematics across EYFS. Nursery children explore numbers and patterns through practical tasks, moving between class teaching, smaller groups and activities that involve solving problems. Phase One phonics starts in nursery too, with listening activities, rhyme, rhythm and spoken sound games. The emphasis is on hearing and working with sounds.
Books have a physical place in the day. Classroom reading corners keep books within children's reach, and every class has a scheduled Library Bus session in the school playground. Daily adult reading adds another route into stories. These features give children opportunities both to listen together and to choose something that interests them.
The wider school grounds include a garden with a woven tepee, listening posts and a stage. These are school spaces, rather than a description of a dedicated nursery playground. Within early years, practical learning also includes songs, rhymes and help with pencil grip, bringing language and early writing into activities children enjoy.
The staffing structure includes a nursery teacher and a nursery teaching assistant; the latter's listed responsibilities include phonics intervention for children new to English. This places language support within the nursery team rather than treating it solely as a later concern.
June 2026 early years findings describe children settling promptly, developing friendships and receiving help with managing emotions. Staff recognise special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and provide extra support where required. Established routines give children predictability, while partnership with parents connects their care at home and school.
Meals are prepared on site, with menus changing through the year. Children are encouraged to try dishes, while their preferences are taken into account. For parents, communication includes updates on learning and progress, opportunities to raise concerns and the school's weekly eFormation newsletter.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the local authority; the school's admissions page directs them to Westminster City Council. Keep that application separate from the nursery enrolment process: joining nursery is a decision about the child's early years experience, not a secured place for the next stage.
The nursery day runs from 8:45am to 3:25pm. Nursery applications go directly to the school through its online form, and the admissions page requires a Religious Affiliation form with applications. Parents of any faith, or none, may apply, while respecting the school's Christian ethos.
School uniform rules specify a red sweatshirt or cardigan, grey bottoms and a white shirt or polo shirt. Clothing should carry the child's name. For enquiries, contact the office on 0207 504 0555 or email office@mmsts.westminster.sch.uk. Visits can be arranged through the school office, giving families a practical way to see the setting before applying.
The nursery day starts at 8:45am and ends at 3:25pm.
Learning follows the EYFS through play and structured activities. White Rose supports mathematics, while Phase One phonics develops listening, rhyme, rhythm and spoken sound skills.
The June 2026 early years findings describe children settling quickly, supported by established routines, relationships with staff and partnership with parents.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the local authority, with the school directing families to Westminster City Council.
Apply for nursery through the school's online application form. Contact the school office to arrange a visit, by calling 0207 504 0555 or emailing office@mmsts.westminster.sch.uk.
