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Nursery at Dormers Wells 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Two half-day groups shape nursery life at Dormers Wells Primary School in Southall: 26 morning places and 26 afternoon places, making 52 in total. This is the primary school's own nursery, with a session pattern that gives families a clear choice between the two parts of the day.
Children may join between their third and fourth birthdays. Younger entrants can also be offered a place from the term after turning three, where spaces permit. The provision therefore accommodates different starting points before the move to Reception.
Morning sessions run from 8:30am to 11:30am; the afternoon runs from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Each provides a defined block of nursery time, so families can plan around a morning finish or an afternoon start.
For children needing additional help, early learning can include Little Wandle phonics interventions and specialist Numicon number support. These are targeted options, selected to match a child's needs rather than activities promised to every nursery child. Teaching adaptations can include extra thinking time, visual aids and repeated adult language, giving children different ways to understand and respond.
Water is accessible within the learning space: every classroom has its own drinking-water tap. Children are encouraged to drink throughout the day and may bring a labelled bottle, preferably with a sports cap to reduce spills.
Settling begins with getting to know the family. Before nursery entry, the Foundation Stage team seeks to meet children and parents, either in person or virtually, to discuss individual needs and plan the start together. This gives parents a chance to explain concerns before their child begins.
Additional support follows an assess, plan, do and review cycle. In plain language, staff identify the difficulty, agree help with the family, put it into practice and review whether it needs changing. The class teacher remains responsible, with the SENDCo helping to coordinate provision.
Parents of children with SEND are invited to termly discussions about support and receive an annual progress report. Concerns between meetings can go to the class teacher. This creates both scheduled opportunities to review progress and a route for raising a new concern sooner.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. For September 2027 entry, parents must make a separate application through Ealing's coordinated admissions scheme if they live in Ealing, or through their home local authority if they live elsewhere. Apply by the deadline for that admissions round.
Attendance at the nursery gives no Reception priority under the 2027/28 arrangements. Transition support is a separate matter: children with an Education, Health and Care Plan have meetings arranged for the move from Nursery to Reception, allowing their support needs to be discussed across the change.
The booking pattern is morning or afternoon nursery provision. Enquiries can go to the school office at admin@dwps.co.uk or on 020 8574 6999. Nursery application forms are collected from the office and returned with identity and address documents.
Families should notify the school if their child will be late or absent, and whenever somebody different will collect them. That makes collection arrangements part of the ongoing communication with staff.
There are 52 places: 26 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon.
Children may be offered a place between their third and fourth birthdays. Places are also offered from the term after a child turns three, where spaces permit.
Morning sessions are 8:30am to 11:30am. Afternoon sessions are 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
No. Parents must apply separately, and nursery attendance gives no priority under the 2027/28 Reception arrangements. Ealing residents apply through Ealing's coordinated scheme; other families apply through their home local authority.
The Foundation Stage team seeks to meet children and families before nursery entry, in person or virtually, to identify needs and plan settling together.
