St Christopher's School and Nursery

6 Downs Road, Epsom KT18 5HE
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  • St Christopher's School and Nursery, Epsom
Situated between Epsom Town and Downs this beautiful Nursery forms an integral part of a happy, successful Pre-Prep for boys and girls aged two and a half to seven.

St Christopher's is a finalist in the Independent Schools Association Awards 2025 for 'Excellence and Innovation in Early Years', a finalist in the Independent School of the Year Awards 2025 and declared by the Independent Schools Association to be the winner of the Independent Junior School in the country in 2020.

The outstanding Nursery provision is created by the spacious setting, both indoors and outdoors, led by a qualified Teacher, supported by talented Early Years Practitioners and Nursery Assistants. In addition there are lessons with specialist teachers for French, PE, art, Forest School and music

As specialists in Early Years provision, the staff create irresistible activities on a daily basis in a tailor-made environment that encourages and supports independent learning. Nursery children develop skills and talents beyond their years with impressive results following the nursery's focus on learning through play.

The Nursery children benefit from a spacious six area free-flow setting complete with two Interactive Whiteboards and an impressive child-size kitchen in daily use in a cheerful light and airy accommodation with direct access to the beautiful grounds.

The Nursery is unique, being part of a school gives every child invaluable opportunities to take part in whole school activities, which prepares them for the next phase of their education.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Reigate Grammar School
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Bronia Grehan (Headteacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Registered Charity Number

  • 1081898

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 2 years 9 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Our fees are charged on a termly basis.
    Termly full time fees from September 2025 are £4,700 with an additional charge for wrap around care. Please contact the school office for further information.

  • Our nursery offers 3 session options; Morning: 8.30am – 12.00pm, Extended morning 8.30am - 1.30pm and Day: 8.30am – 3.00, all sessions include a morning snack and a freshly cooked lunch is included in the extended morning and full day. We also have additional wrap around care of Larks from 7.45am -8.30am and Owls 3.00pm – 6.00pm.

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

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Prospective parents can park in the staff car park on Downs Road, subject to a space being available.
    The neighbouring road, Chartwell Place has some parking restrictions, but these do not impede normal nursery and school drop off and collection times. These parking restrictions are in place Monday to Friday from 10am-11am and 1.45pm-2.45pm.

St Christopher's School and Nursery Reviews (58)

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St Christopher's School and Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.624) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Christopher's School and Nursery has 58 reviews.

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Review from Vicki B (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An incredible nursery, developing children's learning cleverly through play. Creating a safe and fun environment with a fluent and easy transition into Reception. Amazing staff who really care and know each individual child.
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Review from Christina W (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher's, a school and nursery of pure excellence. Since the date my child started here, St Christopher's has upheld its special and magical environment, full of laughter and educational fun. I could not thank the staff enough for their passion, innovation and dedication to child learning and
care. From the receptionist team to the nursery and school staff, they are all a wonderful, always-smiling team force! Thank you.
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Review from Kirsten d (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started Year 2 in September last year, and we could not be more pleased to be part of this special school. We recently immigrated from South Africa and St Christopher's School and Nursery has been nurturing and supportive, providing the necessary help and interventions to bridge the education
gap, and our daughter has thrived. The staff are caring and intuitive and the pupils are exposed to amazing learning opportunities and encouraged to reach their full potential.
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Review from Joanne B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher's is a safe, friendly, warm place for children and parents alike. The staff engage with the children and makes them feel at ease from their very first day. We are delighted we made the decision to send our little girl to St Christopher's.
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Review from Natalia A (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my kids have attended St Christopher's School and Nursery. Our son transferred from another local nursery at the start of pre-reception, and the difference in care was astronomical. The staff are amazing, very welcoming, competent and genuinely care about the happiness and development of every
child there. They do so many different activities and experiences that they wouldn't get anywhere else, from performances, visits to local theatres, a class excursion, French lessons, cooking and many more. The fact that they are attached to the main schools and integrated into so many activities made his transition into reception very easy for him.
The communication and engagement the teachers have with parents are amazing, from sending photos to inviting parents in regularly for assemblies and visits to view their work.
We were so impressed with our son's experience at the nursery that we transferred our daughter there as soon as she was old enough. She is also very happy there.
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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant staff - caring and energetic.
Inclusive school.
Stability of staff and student intake.
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Review from E I (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been really impressed by the care and attention at the school and the wonderful activities that they do. The teachers really try to engage and diversify the children's education, and they all seem happy and thriving.
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Review from Salil M (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing team of teachers and childminders who give more than 100% of care and love in shaping young minds. As a parent, I couldn't have asked for a better setting to look after our daughter. Thank you to everyone who is part of this great institution.
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Review from Joanne H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Enrolled my son into St Christopher's in November 2022, very smooth process.
Lovely team of staff, family atmosphere and lots of fun activities planned for the children.
Would strongly recommend to other parents!
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Review from Ayesha A (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had a number of options a lot closer to where we live, but we are so glad we made the choice to send our children to St Christopher’s School. From the moment you step in, you get a fantastic family atmosphere where the teachers are so focused on the children's development. With so many activities
and facilities, our kids are spoilt for choice of things to do. Our children have developed so much since joining, and all of this would only be possible with the amazing head, who sets the standards and ensures everything is geared to get the best out of each child. We are so glad we made the right decision!
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Review from F B (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Moving our son to St Christophers’ nursery has been one of the best decisions we took as the nursery team has been truly amazing, supporting him in his development since joining.
The school environment has offered him the opportunity to interact with older children and build confidence.
We would
truly recommend St Christopher's to every parent.
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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so pleased with St Christopher’s Nursery. It provides an incredibly caring, nurturing and supportive environment for children to learn and discover. The nursery activities are always varied, exciting and topical for children providing them with ample opportunities to flourish. The staff
are incredibly hardworking and devoted to the children. We couldn’t have wished for a better start to education for our children.
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Review from Jennifer S (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have put three very different children through the nursery, and all have had a great experience. The range of new learning activities never ceases to amaze me, even after all these years. The staff are kind, long-standing and fun. The close connection to the school makes the transition into reception
very easy, and they are off to a great start in phonics and maths as they have already had such a good foundation with their fantastic nursery teachers. A truly magical nursery I recommend to everyone. Holiday clubs and pre and after school care are also great. A really happy nursery.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I are extremely happy with the nursery at St Christopher's. The staff have been so helpful, welcoming and supportive since our daughter started in September 2021. Best decision we made moving her. She has grown in confidence and is becoming a real independent little girl - so proud. All
thanks to the staff at St Christopher's. Can't recommend it highly enough.
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Review from Fiona L (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher’s School and Nursery ethos is ‘bridging the gap between home and the wider world’ and from our experience this is exactly what St Christopher’s School and Nursery delivers and more. Every single member of the St Christopher’s School and Nursery team is very kind, understanding and empathetic.
No matter what type of query you have, you will always be provided with efficient advice and guidance. I would never think twice about recommending St Christopher’s School and Nursery as it certainly is the ‘best start you could ever provide your child with’ . It truly is an incredible school with an amazing school community.
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Review from Kumar K (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have the great fortune of now having our third boy go through this incredible nursery and cannot put into words the superior standards of care, love and wonderful education they have and are receiving. We feel fully part of a community and legacy that St Christopher's gifts the children. The older
boys have made friends that they are still in touch with. The nursery encourages the growth of confidence in a safe and nurturing environment. The kids have benefitted from the staff's remarkable ability to make them feel unique and special with lots of one on one care, allowing them to have a wonderful foundation and grow from a young age. To us, St Christopher's remains a modern wonder, and may it do so for many children to come. We've always felt included in this journey and couldn't recommend it more highly!
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Review from Jessie Z (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We highly recommend St Christopher’s - it’s a very nurturing and encouraging environment where the teachers do their best to bring the best out of children. From the creative activities that encourage children to think outside of the box, to lovely outdoor space to encourage physical activities, it’s
not difficult to tell the staff are very committed and passing the about early year learning. They are also very adaptable to create online learning resources during lockdown with various activities for us to do at home. Our daughter loves going to St Christopher’s, and we have no hesitation in recommending it.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher’s is a wonderful school, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. My second child is currently in pre-reception there and is very happy. It has a warm and nurturing environment, like being part of a family. Despite this, the school do push the children academically, so it is an excellent
balance. They are very proactive in helping children speak publicly, and to that end, there are many class assemblies, poetry competitions, music assemblies and usually two whole school performances per year. All children are involved, even the youngest ones in the nursery.
The nursery itself is bright and spacious, and the staff are excellent. We looked at many nurseries locally when deciding where we would like to send our eldest, and St Christopher’s really stood out head and shoulders above the rest. Our youngest has followed in his footsteps because there really is no better place to start a child’s learning journey than this!
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Review from Billy D (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our youngest daughter is currently in pre-reception at St Christopher's School. She is genuinely excited to go there every day. The nursery is fun for the children, but they learn so much in such a short time, and this is testament to the excellence of the teachers and support staff who are brilliantly
led by the headteacher. The curriculum is varied and fulfilling, and the teachers really care for the children. Highly recommend!
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Review from D V (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely loved the nursery at St Christopher's. Our son had an amazing year; he learnt and developed so much, and was able to enjoy a fabulous array of educational and social activities. He gained skills that will last a lifetime. I cannot recommend the nursery, the team, and the principal highly
enough - amazing!
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.624)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.624) out of 10 for St Christopher's School and Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.624 for St Christopher's School and Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (178 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.624
  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 St Christopher's School and Nursery is based on 16 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 16 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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Meet the Team (2)

Laura

Laura Fisher

Job Title: Deputy Head and Lead Nursery Teacher Joined: 2018

Laura initially joined St Christopher’s as a Reception Class Teacher moving to her current role as Lead Nursery Teacher taking the high expectations of her children with her. She is a talented teacher with 12 years of experience having qualified with a BA (Hons) in primary teaching.
Teaching Early Years is not just a job for Laura but a passion. Her approachable and empathetic nature, as well as being a mum of 3, makes Laura perfect for this role. Laura is committed to providing an engaging and inspiring environment which allows the young children space to develop personal resilience, independence and confidence.

Bronia

Bronia Grehan

Job Title: Headteacher Joined: 2022

Mrs Grehan joined St Christopher’s as the new Headteacher in September 2022 and continues to see the Nursery and Pre-Prep school go from strength to strength. She ensures that children starting Nursery are welcomed into a creative and exciting world where independence is gently encouraged with the support of talented and experienced staff.

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