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Nursery at Maple Infants' 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A bike track, a climbing frame and covered outdoor play give Maple's nursery a distinctly active character. This is the school's own provision on Maple Road in Surbiton, with children joining from the term after their third birthday. Places are divided between shorter sessions and full-time provision: up to 42 children can take the 15-hour pattern, split into 21 morning and 21 afternoon places, while up to 18 places support eligible families accessing 30 funded hours.
Nursery children take part in school celebrations and events. That gives them a place in the wider school community while their learning remains focused on the early years.
Conversation, movement and learning to get along shape the curriculum. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework, with emphasis on developing language, physical skills and children's social and emotional development. In practical terms, children build the skills to explain an idea, manage their bodies and develop relationships through play. Adults guide learning with questions while making room for children's own ideas.
Early Excellence supplies resources for the refurbished indoor environment. Outside, the covered space allows play in different weather conditions, and the nursery's own bike track and climbing frame provide opportunities for active exploration. Physical learning has concrete substance here: Ofsted's September 2023 inspection described nursery children climbing and practising balance using wooden blocks, alongside language development through songs, rhymes and stories.
Books also have a named place in the teaching approach. CLPE Power of Reading supports English teaching from Nursery onwards, giving stories a role in learning beyond simply hearing a book read aloud. Planned outings to nearby places encourage children to ask questions about their surroundings. Together, these activities connect talk and play with experiences children can recognise.
A qualified teacher leads the nursery, supported by EYFS staff. ParentMail handles the school's main communications, including messages to more than one family member or carer. For children staying over lunchtime, families can choose a charged hot meal prepared by the on-site catering team or send a packed lunch; children eat within the nursery.
Support for additional needs draws on the school's SEND arrangements. Parents can discuss concerns with the class teacher and then the SENCO, with review meetings involving families and relevant professionals. Visual timetables and sensory resources are among the school's support tools, and quiet spaces can be used by children with sensory needs. These provide practical options for discussing an individual child's care and learning.
Teaching adaptations. The September 2023 inspection identified a whole-school concern about inconsistent checks on pupils' understanding and adjustments to teaching, including for pupils with SEND. Families whose children need additional support should discuss how activities will be matched to their needs.
Attending Maple's nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through eAdmissions, using the normal admissions process. For the September 2026 intake, the deadline was 15 January 2026; that application cycle has passed.
Preparation for the next stage sits separately from allocation of places. Nursery staff support children and families with transition to Reception, whether at Maple or another setting. For children with SEND moving between classes, the school's arrangements include sharing information, continuing support plans where appropriate and planning for specific needs. Familiarity with school life is useful preparation, but families still need to apply again.
Shorter sessions run Monday to Friday, either 8.30–11.30am or 12.30–3.30pm. The 30-hour pattern runs 8.30am–2.30pm across the same days. An optional paid extension brings the weekly provision to 35 hours. Some paid full-time places are also offered, subject to availability, for families who do not qualify for 30 funded hours.
Eligibility for a funded full-time place must be checked through HMRC and renewed every three months. A deposit applies when securing that place, with a refund when the child takes it up; changing your mind means it is retained. Ask the school for current charges. Ending a place carries a minimum four-week notice period.
Nursery clothing is flexible: full uniform, selected uniform items or suitable own clothes are all options. Manageable fastenings support independence during active play. Contact the office at office@maple.rbksch.org or 020 8399 3341 for enquiries or to arrange a nursery visit.
Children can join in the term after they turn three.
Morning sessions run 8.30–11.30am and afternoons 12.30–3.30pm, Monday to Friday. The 30-hour pattern runs 8.30am–2.30pm on those days, with an optional paid extension.
No. Families must apply separately through eAdmissions for Reception.
Yes. The on-site catering team can provide a charged hot meal, or families can send a packed lunch. Meals are served in the nursery.
No. Families can choose full uniform, part uniform or their child's own clothes suitable for active play.
