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Nursery at Beaconsfield Primary and Nursery 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Songs, sound games and outdoor investigation give Beaconsfield’s nursery its character. Children usually begin after their third birthday, joining the school’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in Southall. Morning and afternoon places sit alongside a longer funded day for eligible families. That gives parents distinct attendance patterns to fit around family life.
The nursery belongs to Beaconsfield Primary and Nursery School on Beaconsfield Road. Its curriculum combines play with teaching led by adults, with speaking, listening and growing independence woven into the activities children undertake.
The EYFS is the framework for children’s early learning here. In everyday terms, that means developing language, movement, relationships and early mathematical understanding alongside reading and writing foundations. Adults introduce skills and vocabulary, then children practise through play. Learning is revisited so that an activity becomes something children can remember and use again.
Early literacy begins with songs and games that help children notice sounds. Stories give them something to listen to and discuss; physical play and making marks begin the preparation for writing. Mathematical activities include matching, sorting and counting, with opportunities to explore patterns and shapes. These are practical encounters with ideas before more formal work.
Outdoor areas provide space for exploration and investigation. Indoors, children can explore ideas through imaginative play, music and art, while computers, tablets and an interactive whiteboard introduce technology. Books can also travel home, and the school library provides another physical resource for families to use.
At the April 2023 inspection, Ofsted found that early-years learning combined structure with stimulating play, and that nursery children received prompt support with number and shape work. Teaching precision. The same inspection raised a school-wide concern about inaccurate explanations creating misconceptions and knowledge gaps; this was not identified as a nursery-specific weakness. It is a useful distinction when weighing the early-years findings.
Family communication has several routes. Half-termly Knowledge Webs share learning, while consultations and an open-door approach give parents opportunities to discuss their child. EYFS workshops run each term, with annual topics including Sharing Stories, Early Maths and Developing Independence. They give families practical ways to connect learning at home with nursery activities.
Settling was described in the school’s 2019-20 SEN information report: the EYFS team met children and families before entry to understand needs in familiar surroundings and plan the start together. The prospectus expects children to be toilet trained before starting nursery; staff can advise families on strategies to use at home. A labelled change of clothes is requested for messy or wet activities.
Support for additional needs includes visual timetables and sensory breaks. The school’s SEND facilities include a sensory room and soft play room; these are school resources rather than a promise of routine nursery access. In April 2023, nursery staff were vigilant about recognising children who needed extra help. For morning nursery pupils, Breakfast Club provides food and supervision before class.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place and is not a priority criterion in the school’s admission arrangements. Families must make a separate Reception application through Ealing school admissions, following the normal application timetable. Treat this as a fresh application when planning your child’s next step.
Support for the move is a separate matter. The school’s SEND information report describes passing information to the next teacher in advance, usually accompanied by a planning meeting. A transition booklet can be used where required. For children with additional needs, that helps the next team understand the support already in place.
Morning nursery runs from 8:30am to 11:30am; the afternoon session is 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Eligible families can take a 30 Hours Funded Place running from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Breakfast Club starts at 7:30am for children attending the morning nursery session. Ask the school for its current charges. A donation towards ingredients for regular cooking activities is also requested.
Uniform includes a white polo shirt, with a plain version permitted, and black jogging bottoms are allowed in nursery. Clothing should be labelled. Children must be brought and collected by a responsible adult older than 16, and staff must be told if someone different will collect them.
Contact the office on 020 8574 3506 or email admin@beaconsfield.ealing.sch.uk for enquiries. School visits take place at scheduled times and can be arranged through the office.
Children usually start after their third birthday. Nursery waiting-list registration can take place during the year in which they turn three.
Morning nursery is 8:30am to 11:30am and afternoon nursery is 12:30pm to 3:30pm. The 30 Hours Funded Place runs from 8:30am to 3:30pm for eligible families.
No. Nursery attendance is not a priority criterion in the admission arrangements and does not guarantee a place. A separate application goes through Ealing school admissions.
Breakfast Club starts at 7:30am for children attending the morning nursery session. It includes breakfast and supervision before class; contact the school for current charges.
Nursery children may wear black jogging bottoms as part of their uniform, and a plain white polo shirt is permitted. Label clothing and provide a named spare change for wet or messy activities.
