St Christopher's School and Nursery

6 Downs Road, Epsom KT18 5HE
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9.6 58 Reviews
  • 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 Natalie D (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I will never forget the feeling we felt after our first visit to St Christopher’s. I remember myself and my husband walking away and smiling from ear to ear. What a wonderful find!
The teachers and staff are delightful, and the school has such a lovely atmosphere. My son couldn’t be happier, and I
can’t thank the teachers enough for how well he has settled. I love receiving all of the online updates on his daily experiences. My son is striving, and I wouldn’t hesitate on recommending this school to anyone!
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Review from Dani M (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t recommend St Christopher’s enough. Watching our son eagerly waiting by the door to go to school, and then running up the path to go inside is a sight we never thought we would see. The teachers go above and beyond our expectations to ensure the children are not only learning but having fun
and wanting to be there day in day out. We couldn’t ask for anything more. We have seen such growth in our son since joining.
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Review from Hannah N (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having attended the school as a child myself, there was only one place we wanted to send our firstborn!
St Christopher’s School is a wonderful place for little people. There is something for every child in pre-reception, and the staff have navigated a rather challenging year extraordinarily well.
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son is very happy here, and he has made lots of lovely friends.
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Review from Cheryl H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This school does well. My son has a great team and has good, solid teachers. They send activities via the online portal or parents mail in these special times, Covid, so my son can keep going on learning and doing activities over the computer screen. They really have been doing such a great job during
these difficult times.
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Review from Husein O (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have our 4th child at St Christopher’s School and for good reasons. The staffing team are exceptional, professional, responsive, kind and dedicated. Our children are cared for as a family, growing academically and pastorally. They are guided with a gentle hand and develop confidence and courage to
meet the challenges that face them ahead.
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Review from Deborah H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher’s Nursery and Pre-Reception is without a doubt outstanding. The 18-months were a great success, so we opted to remain in the school after Nursery and Pre-Reception. The nursery stood out straight away when we were looking for somewhere for our daughter. She immediately loved it. We had
visited at least nine other places/facilities... and this was definitely the right choice for us. Two years later, we couldn’t be happier. They honestly go that extra mile in the things that they do. I believe they are innovative and stand out from the many other local providers. They have a strong, well rounded management team, the communication is superb and the teaching staff are exceptional, dedicated and enthusiastic. Our daughter loves attending school and has definitely progressed significantly. We are currently homeschooling though due to Covid19 and the platform as well as the numerous other resources are fantastic. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at St Christopher’s currently, and my eldest attended two years ago. I cannot recommend it highly enough. We looked at most of the nurseries in the area, and St Christopher’s stands out by a mile. It has an incredibly high standard of facilities in a lovely setting, and my children
love exploring all of the fantastic activities on offer, in particular, riding their tricycles and cooking in their very own kitchen! The nursery teachers are so passionate, friendly and really go above and beyond in getting the best out of each child. I have huge confidence that my children are getting the very best care and start in life. Best decision we’ve made.
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Review from Fiona L (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher’s is a wonderful nursery proving a nurturing and an inspiring place for children to learn. The staff are excellent. It is a super foundation on which to start school. Both of my children are extremely happy at St Christopher’s and have made close friends. The parent community is very
welcoming.
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Review from David W (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My thinking was always that at this young age, does it really make a difference where your kids go. At the end of the day, they only start real learning later in life. How absolutely wrong I have been. We have sent our three kids to St Christopher's, and the difference we see is night and day. The methods
at St Christopher's really have set up our children to be confident, mature and notably ahead with their learning and abilities. Speech and the general understanding of the world around them will help them with the rest of their lives even at this early age.


Facilities are excellent with multiple rooms that focus in different parts of their learning and development including their own little kitchen, an art room, toy room and lots of places to be creative and let kids flourish. Their outdoor space is also set up superbly well allowing lots of fresh air in all types of weather and lots of ways to explore and find out about the world around them.


Highly recommended!

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Review from Nicola K (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher's provides an excellent environment to learn. The range of things that they do is great, from weekly cooking to being outside every day learning through play to learning French, and being part of a school provides a great structure and will make the transition to school so much easier.
The staff are great, and I love getting daily updates on the work they have completed and learnt.
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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher’s was the only school we had booked to look around as we were not seriously looking. We ended up signing our son up straight after the tour. We just had the best feeling. He has been through the nursery and is going into pre-reception, and it has been fantastic, and he is thriving. The
only downside is they can’t stay there forever!
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Review from Meera L (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher’s nursery is a really welcoming and stimulating environment for pre-reception children. Our little girl is so happy and settled and looks forward to going in every day. The setting is lovely and staff are proactive, responsive and energetic - we are delighted with her progress. We also
have experience of the school after pre-reception and it is equally brilliant.
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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Due to a house move, we had to choose a different nursery setting for our youngest child. St Christopher’s is nothing short of phenomenal. The sheer imagination and drive that permeates every corner of this place are remarkable. Our daughter has flourished there.
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Review from Vanessa R (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have three daughters, all of whom have been lucky enough to attend St Christopher's. From the moment we stepped into the school, we felt it was somewhere truly special, and we have never been disappointed. All of the teachers and support staff are exceptional, the ways of learning and opportunities
that are given to the children are incredible. Even during the pandemic, remote learning has been outstanding.


From the age of two and a half, the children are encouraged to believe in themselves and be confident in all that they do, with regular assemblies and occasions to perform. Teaching is tailored to individual needs, and parents are given every opportunity to be a part of their childrens' journey at St Christopher's.

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Review from Georgina D (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Christopher’s nursery is such a special place. From the caring and enthusiastic staff to the wealth of opportunities little ones get to experience every day. I love hearing about what my little boy has done during the day and how much thought has gone into each activity. I know how happy he is when
he runs in to greet his friends and teachers. Even on the days, he needs that extra attention the staff are amazing and on hand to encourage the best that he can be.
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Review from Natalya M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three children attend St Christopher's. They all love it. They have been taught to be independent and think for themselves. They have been offered the opportunity to choose their learning. There is an immense variety on offer and they have been guided to a wonderful mix of skills to work on through
all types of different interactions and play. They are out playing and learning in all weather, and my children have loved this. The team across the nursery and school are incredible. They treat even the youngest like mini-adults rather than babies and really respect the children's individuality. I really like that. They treat the nursery as very much part of the school. This has been great because our children were so used to the system and routines that school was a wonderful progression and something they were very proud to embark on. The nursery and school are exceptional in my opinion, and I would recommend it with the highest conviction.
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend St Christopher’s school highly enough. The school always go over and beyond our expectations. Our children look forward to going to school every day, as each day is full of exciting activities. Learning is incorporated into the play, and therefore, the children continue to maintain
their love of learning with a sense of fun through to the upper school. As parents, we could not be happier with our choice in school with its fantastic leadership, teachers and staff along with a warm community.
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Review from Katya S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so glad I discovered St Christopher's pre-reception. My son loves it so much and always talks about all the things they do learn there, and about his teachers really warmly. He's developed there so well! They have great facilities and many things and activities to choose from. Can’t recommend enough.
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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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