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Nursery at Willow Tree 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Play, language and growing independence shape the nursery at Willow Tree Primary School in Northolt. Its Acorn class sits within the school's early years provision, with a balance between activities children choose and those adults guide. That gives children room to explore while keeping adult support part of their learning.
The nursery has 39 places and welcomes children in September after their third birthday. January entry may also be offered when vacancies allow, for children who turned three during the autumn term. Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good at the inspection on 11 and 12 July 2023. This judgement covers early years within the school.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach brings together learning through play and developing practical skills. Communication, movement and learning to manage feelings form its three prime areas. For parents, that means talking and listening, becoming more coordinated, building relationships and gaining confidence are part of the curriculum, alongside early reading and number work.
Literacy includes connecting letters with sounds, while mathematics covers counting, number, shape and measurement. Read Write Inc is the named phonics programme in the school's EYFS approach. Exploration of the world involves people, the environment and technology; creative work includes role-play, dance, music and art. These give children different ways to express ideas, rather than relying only on spoken answers.
In July 2023, early years children enjoyed stories and took part in singing and rhymes. Activities helped them become more self-reliant and confident. Large play equipment provided a physical challenge, with adults helping children judge the space around them and move safely. Learning to use that equipment is also practice in controlling movement and recognising other children's space.
Speech and language support is a concrete part of early years care. In July 2023, children who needed it received specialist speech and language input. This matters for children who need extra help communicating and taking part in learning with their peers.
The curriculum also addresses relationships and emotions: children practise social skills, learn about behaviour in groups and develop confidence in what they can do. Care and learning therefore overlap, with managing feelings treated as something to learn alongside counting or recognising sounds.
Attending Willow Tree's nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions route and meet its deadline. The school's admissions page directs Reception enquiries and online applications to Ealing Admissions. Treat the nursery choice and the later school application as separate decisions.
Morning nursery runs from 8:45 to 11:45. A limited number of longer places, running from 8:45am to 3:15pm, are offered to families qualifying for 30-hour funding. Those longer places carry a daily charge outside the funding; contact the school for current charges. The longer session therefore needs a separate check of eligibility, availability and costs when planning childcare.
Nursery enquiries go through the school office or the nursery application form, which asks for the child's age. Call 020 8845 4181 or email admin@willow-tree.ealing.sch.uk. Visits are encouraged and can be arranged through the office, giving families a direct route to see the provision before applying.
Children can start in September after turning three. If places are vacant, January entry may be offered to children who turned three in the autumn term.
The morning session is 8:45 to 11:45. Some places run from 8:45am to 3:15pm for families qualifying for 30-hour funding, with a daily charge outside that funding.
The EYFS approach combines child-chosen and adult-guided activities. Learning includes communication, physical development, relationships, literacy, mathematics, exploring the world and creative expression. Read Write Inc is the named EYFS phonics programme.
No. A separate Reception application is required through the normal admissions route. The school directs families to Ealing Admissions.
Contact the school office on 020 8845 4181 or at admin@willow-tree.ealing.sch.uk. The admissions page also has a nursery application form, and visits are encouraged.
