Hurlingham Nursery School

The Old Methodist Hall, Gwendolen Avenue, London SW15 6EH
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  • Hurlingham Nursery School, London
For many years, Hurlingham Prep School in Putney Bridge Road has provided a first-class education for pupils aged 4 to 11 at the main Hurlingham site on the Putney Bridge Road. They are delighted that they are now able to provide families with the option of provision for children aged 2 to 4 in their Nursery in Gwendolen Avenue.

Children may join at any time after their second birthday, and there is a guaranteed offer of a place at the main school for all nursery pupils.

Children learn through a combination of teacher-initiated and child-led activities and, of course, play! In addition to the nursery-based provision, all pupils in the Pre-School are also able to spend one day a week at Forest School on Wimbledon Common.

In addition to the 34 weeks of academic term time there is also the option of an additional 16 weeks of ad hoc holiday club. The Early Bird option allows for a 7.45am drop off and pupils are also able to stay to Tea Club until 6pm.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Fiona Goulden
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Richard McLelland (Head of Nursery)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please visit our website to access our fee structure.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas

Hurlingham Nursery School Reviews (44)

9.9

Hurlingham Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hurlingham Nursery School has 44 reviews.

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Review from Greer W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I first visited Hurlingham Nursery in November 2021 and my only regret is not starting our daughter there sooner. Due to various circumstances affecting our family's living location, we couldn't move to the area and settle our daughter into Hurlingham Nursery till April 2023. I cringe now when thinking
about the extra year we put up with substandard childcare at our daughter's previous nursery. The Hurlingham Nursery setting is quiet and calm, with beautiful little rooms brimming with happy, engaged children. The interior is bright and light, with lovely colours, soft music playing and children's artwork everywhere. Two outside play areas allow for fun and fresh air on sunny days, and the internal areas are equipped with fantastic facilities - including the use of the main church building for dance and exercise, and a huge internal slide! The staff and teachers are outstanding; caring, supportive and sympathetic to each family's needs. It is a truly exceptional place.
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Review from Q L (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Hurlingham Nursery! Both our children went/go there and we have found it to be an exceptional place. The staff are all highly qualified, experienced, nurturing, and kind. They all fully appreciate the anxieties and concerns parents with young children might have and are always supportive towards
both the children and parents. The curriculum is creative and children-focused. As a bonus they offer extended hours and holiday clubs for families who need them. We cannot recommend it more highly.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been delighted with Hurlingham Nursery School. The education and stimulation is excellent, the staff are kind and accommodating and the communication has been great. We are also very happy with how they are facilitating the transition to reception. We highly recommend it.
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Review from Sam R (Father of Child) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A superb setting where children are cared for and educated with equal importance. The range of activities and facilities on offer is first class. The flexibility that the nursery offer in terms of all day or wrap around care is life saving. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
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Review from Dan P (Father of Child) published on 15 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with the nursery since our son started in Jan 2020. The staff are very engaged with the children and have exceeded our expectations.
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Review from J E (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A warm, happy and nurturing school, with a nice balance between teaching kids the essentials whilst also letting them discover things for themselves through play.
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Review from Z N (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is outstanding, the staff are extremely warm and friendly. The teaching quality is exceptional. My daughter really enjoys her time there. We look forward to seeing how she progresses.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hurlingham Nursery School is everything you could ask for in an Early Years establishment. The environment and provision are excellent but above all, the staff makes the place special. They are professional, highly qualified, and ultimately caring. I feel like they really know my son and genuinely understand
how to maximize his potential. I couldn't be happier.
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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hurlingham Nursery is a wonderfully warm, nurturing learning environment. The staff are excellent - so engaging and enthusiastic. The vast array of activities on offer e.g sport, languages, dance and yoga. In addition to maths and phonics taught in a fun way, gives children an all-around learning experience
and provides such a rich early education. My daughter absolutely loves it.
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Review from Yvonne N (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly staff, great variety of classes and activities. Efficient method of pick-up and drop-off despite Covid restrictions. The addition of forest school is also very well received by our child and their favourite part of the week.
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Review from C B (Father of Child) published on 26 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hurlingham provides a nurturing and structured environment which works very well both for children and parents. We have seen tremendous progress in the maturity and language of our child. We would highly recommend.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hurlingham is an excellent nursery. As a family, we are so pleased with the wonderful and nurturing environment, and warm welcome when my daughter arrives and she is extremely happy there. Our little girl speaks fondly of the staff and pupils and is delighted with the activities and engagement with
nursery life.
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so impressed with Hurlingham Nursery School. My daughter started just before lockdown and the nursery have been absolutely marvellous in terms of how they have nurtured and cared for the children throughout this tricky period. The first thing my daughter says on weekdays when she wakes up
is 'nursery'! To say she absolutely loves every minute is an understatement. I cannot emphasise how much her learning has come on since she started. Her speech has improved beyond recognition but so has her imaginative play, her counting and her reading. We also get demonstrations of the yoga right before bathtime. She loves it, and we love it - a very special place!
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Review from J K (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whenever I collect my Grandaughter, I am extremely impressed with the warm and nurturing environment. My granddaughter always has a smile on her face at pick and gives a happy goodbye to all the staff. I am thrilled that my granddaughter has begun her education at such an outstanding nursery school.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Structured and nurturing care of little ones.
Fells like a school, so perfect preparation.
Good communication with parents and cosy surroundings.
Happy child and stimulated.
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Review from X G C (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff and facilities. Very human and honest teachers and committed to the care of the children.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Hurlingham Nursery School are very caring towards the children, and they are passionate about creating an environment for the children to learn through play. My daughters both love/loved the nursery and all of the activities they took part in. Most notably Forest School, karate, drama and
phonics games. Keep up the great work!
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think this is an excellent nursery, and the quality of teaching is well above the norm. Every aspect of learnings is taken care off, and my son has enjoyed his time there enormously.
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Review from F O (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Hurlingham Nursery School since February 2018. He absolutely loves being here. All the children at the nursery appear cheerful and happy all the time. This is due to the wonderful teachers and teaching assistants who are always happy, caring and respectful towards the children. Our
son walks into the nursery happy and confident. As a parent, this offers me reassurance that he is going to be happy and looked after. He has clear affection and has bonded well with his teacher/keyworker. I have no reservations about leaving my son in the care of Hurlingham Nursery School and would recommend to other families. Thank you to all the staff at Hurlingham Nursery School.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 girls love going to Hurlingham Nursery School.
When arriving at school they receive a warm welcome from the headmistress who knows all names by heart. The classrooms all small and they receive a lot of attention from their 2 teachers each.
They are encouraged to be independent very early on by
letting them choose their activity as well as visiting other areas of the school. The school is very inclusive and has been flexible regarding holiday clubs. I would strongly recommend it.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.933)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10 for Hurlingham Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.933 for Hurlingham Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.933
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hurlingham Nursery School is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Agi Dudek-Graham

Job Title: Nursery Teacher Joined: 2006

I have been hugely passionate about working with young children and this made my decision to qualify as a Montessori Teacher. I have been working in the Hurlingham Nursery for 14years and through this time my two children attended this Nursery and still have many fond memories of it. I’m passionate about the children’s well-being, happiness and learning and I have spent the majority of my teaching career working with children in this wonderful phase. I’m trained in mindfulness and music which I share with school and children as part of my daily routine while teaching. I believe that simple mindfulness practices are essential learning for our children, who are growing up in a turbulent world. They can help kids release anxiety, improve their ability to focus, and develop compassion and empathy for others. What more valuable skills can we give them?

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