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Nursery at St Andrew's C of E 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 If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A forest area, daily sound games and a classroom prayer give Yew class its own character. This is the nursery at St Andrew's C of E Primary School in Uxbridge, welcoming children in September following their third birthday, with capacity for up to 26. Families can choose morning attendance or a longer day.
Within the school's dedicated early years area, large classrooms open up possibilities for play, while Nursery and Reception share outdoor space. Qualified teachers work alongside teaching assistants. Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good at its inspection on 23 and 24 April 2025; this judgement covers early years within the school, rather than a separately inspected nursery.
Play and teacher-led learning share the day. Yew class has daily teaching focused on an EYFS development area, alongside activities indoors and outside. The Early Years Foundation Stage connects children's communication, relationships and movement with early literacy, maths, creative work and discovering the world. Adults join children's play to develop ideas and introduce learning. Counting pretend cakes in the sandpit, for example, brings number work into conversation and handling tools.
Essential Letters and Sounds provides the phonics approach, with nursery children concentrating on Phase One. Rhythm, rhyme and listening to sounds come first. Maths includes building understanding of numbers up to 5 and tackling problems arising during play. The Creative area gives children opportunities to work with clay, collage and junk modelling; a Mark Making display wall celebrates their early attempts at writing.
Outside, bikes, scooters, trikes and climbing equipment give children ways to practise movement and coordination. Visits to the forest area involve looking for small creatures and observing seasonal changes. This makes nature something children explore directly. Developing the activities available across indoor and outdoor early years spaces is also a school improvement priority.
Christian practice is part of nursery life. Children say the school prayer daily and have classroom worship linked to a different value each half term, including empathy and honesty. Joining whole-school worship happens when they are ready.
Settling starts before regular attendance. Home visits, a parent-and-child play session and a picture transition book help children become familiar with nursery staff and routines. Parents can share medical information or discuss additional needs during induction. Initially, they can help children put away coats and book bags; staff encourage greater independence as confidence grows. Families receive a message if their child remains unsettled and can telephone the office to check.
A daily fruit snack is provided. Children staying all day bring a named lunchbox, excluding nuts and chocolate because of severe allergies, plus a named water bottle. A spare set of clothing stays on the child's peg. These are practical preparations for a day that includes meals and active play.
Class Dojo shares daily learning, supplemented by a curriculum map each half term, two parents' evenings a year and an annual written progress report. For children needing extra support, the EYFS team and SENDCo are contact points; the school's support process involves parents in individual programmes. In April 2025, established early years routines supported very good behaviour and consideration for other children.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents must apply separately through their home local authority's Common Application Form and complete the school's Supplementary Information Form. Families seeking a Foundation Reception place also need the minister's reference, returned with the relevant application paperwork.
Familiarity and admission are separate matters. Shared outdoor space gives nursery children experience of part of the early years environment. Reception induction includes a parent-and-child play session and a picture transition book to introduce the next stage.
Three attendance patterns are listed: the 15-hour morning option runs from 08:40 to 11:45, the 30-hour option from 08:40 to 14:40, and the full day from 08:45 to 15:15. Morning sessions operate Monday to Friday. Universal funding covers the 15-hour offer; children eligible for 30-hour funding can stay until 14:40. Staying until 15:15 involves a supplementary charge for those children, while families using only the universal entitlement pay for attendance beyond their morning session. Contact the school for current charges.
Nursery uniform includes a white polo shirt, navy jumper or cardigan, grey bottoms and black school shoes. Ties are unnecessary. To enquire about a place or arrange a Yew class tour, call 01895 232768 or email office@standrewsuxbridge.org.uk.
Children can join in September after their third birthday. The nursery has space for up to 26 children.
Yew class has daily Phase One phonics, focusing on listening, rhythm, rhyme and recognising sounds.
Children staying all day need a named lunchbox containing no nuts or chocolate. Bring a named water bottle too. Nursery provides a daily fruit snack.
Class Dojo shares daily learning. Families also receive half-termly curriculum maps, attend two parents' evenings each year and receive an annual written report.
No. Parents apply separately through their home local authority and complete the school's Supplementary Information Form. Foundation applicants also require a minister's reference.
