Willington Prep Nursery

Worcester Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7QQ
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Located within Willington Prep School, Willington Prep Nursery provides an excellent academic foundation for boys and girls from age 3, with guaranteed progression into the School’s Reception class at 4. The Nursery offers a purposeful, well-structured learning environment led by experienced teachers who set high expectations while recognising each child as an individual learner. A carefully balanced curriculum combines child-initiated exploration with teacher-led activities that develop early literacy, numeracy, communication skills and positive learning habits.

Children benefit from free-flow learning indoors and outdoors, including regular outdoor learning on the School’s playing fields, where physical development, teamwork and problem-solving are actively encouraged. Nursery children are very much part of whole school life. They enjoy specialist teaching in French, Music and PE, nutritious hot lunches, playtime across different playgrounds and the excitement of joining in wider school events such as Sports Day and celebrations throughout the year.

As children grow in confidence, a gently more structured curriculum is introduced to support early literacy, numeracy and learning behaviours, ensuring a calm, happy and well-prepared transition into Reception and ‘big’ school.

Wrap around care available from 7.30am to 6.00pm term-time and holiday enrichment from 8.30am to 5.00pm subject to availability.
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Funding & Fees

£4,940 per term

Fees noted reflect Early Years Funding Entitlement (EYFE) and include lunch, snack, outdoor learning and specialist lessons. For full breakdown visit the school's website.

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Willington Prep School
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Eleanor Henery (Manager)

Admission Information

  • Children may join the term after their 3rd birthday subject to space availability and our admissions criteria being met.

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 3

Registered Charity Number

  • 312733

Total Places for Children

  • 18

Age Range

  • from 3 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30-15:30
    Tuesday 08:00-15:30
    Wednesday 08:00-15:30
    Thursday 08:00-15:30
    Friday 08:00-15:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Willington Prep Nursery Reviews (16)

9.7

Willington Prep Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willington Prep Nursery has 16 reviews.

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Review from S C (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has really matured at Willington. Her speech and vocabulary has moved leaps and bounds.
She has make really good friends.
Teachers are all staff are excellent, my child loves spending time with them.
The activities, outdoor learning and field trips are amazing and all the kids love them.
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Review from S Z (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Willington for our daughter's nursery because our son previously attended the school from Year 4, and we had a very positive experience. Although we didn't have prior experience with the nursery or lower school, we were always impressed by how well the school is run and how supportive; our
son had a great journey at Wellington and moved on to secondary school well prepared, which gave us confidence in sending our daughter there for nursery.
One thing that really stood out to us is that nursery children are integrated into the wider school from day one. Compared with other nurseries we've experienced or heard about from friends, this approach feels very special. The children get to use different spaces around the school and take part in school events, which helps them become familiar with school life early on. We've seen how this has helped our daughter grow in confidence and independence. It also reassures us that when she moves into Reception,she will settle smoothly
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Review from J K (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've sent both of our children to Willington nursery and it's been an amazing experience for both of them. We really can't speak highly enough of the teachers in the nursery and the wider school seems to have found the perfect balance between nurturing and challenging.
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Review from Rory F (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding in every department be it sports, interaction, manners or mealtimes. My son has been made to feel welcomed to the school with open arms but also encouraged to grow and thrive which is essential to me and our family. Recognising potential and then getting kids to naturally want to strive
is unique to Willington and should be applauded. I so look forward to going to the school to see him interact with his peers and am thrilled he is at the school.
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Review from Lina K (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to his nursery! Since starting, he has learned so many new things and has become much more independent. I've noticed that he adjusts to new environments much more easily. The teachers genuinely care about each child and go above and beyond to comfort him when he's upset.
It truly feels like a home away from home, where he is safe, happy, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about him. I couldn't ask for a better place for my child to grow and learn.
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Review from Quinn P (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery at Willington School has been a wonderful place for both of our children who have attended it (our older son attended 2022-2023 and our youngest is there now in the 2025-2026 school year).
The teachers are just beautifully experienced and warm; they engage with the children so naturally.
Our experience is that there is plenty of freedom to learn thru play combined with a fully organised timetable so that the children are having fun while also learning structure of the school day, almost without realising it.
Both of our children have really liked their teachers at Willington and look forward to going to school, which is lovely.
Our older son was perfectly prepared for success in reception when he finished at Willington nursery and we are confident the same will be true for our youngest.
We also loved that there is stability in the teaching staff, it was very special for our kids to get to have the same teachers when attending years apart xx
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Review from Ashley A (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended the nursery at Willington and we truly couldn't love it more. The school has such a warm, supportive environment and the teachers genuinely care about each child's growth and happiness. It's been wonderful watching our kids build confidence, friendships, and a
love of learning there.
We feel incredibly grateful to be part of the Willington community and would highly recommend it. It's such a perfect environment for children to feel safe, secure, and build confidence.
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery staff are brilliant - my child has grown in confidence since she has been with them and now enters new situations with enthusiasm. She loves going to nursery and enjoys telling her nursery teachers about her activities outside or nursery.
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Review from Henry R (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves it here and is extremely enthusiastic to go nursery every morning. The teachers have really brought him on in every way possible and we are delighted with how he's progressing as a person. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a well rounded, friendly and caring school.
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Review from Natalia S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An exceptional nursery. We cannot recommend it highly enough. The care and warmth of the staff is extraordinary. Willington's team is wonderfully consistent, with a dedicated carer signed to each child. Our daughter adores her teachers. The quality of learning is outstanding. Each term follows a thoughtfully
structured curriculum, with children encouraged to develop projects over time, breaking bigger ideas into smaller steps. Letters, numbers and core skills are all woven in through play, making learning feel natural and joyful. Beyond the classroom, Willington opens up the world. Trips to Wimbledon Common foster a genuine love of nature, visits to museums enrich the curriculum and bring it vividly to life. Nursery children are part of the whole school from day one. The Friday assembly in the main hall, shared with older children, filled with music, book readings and performances, means children grow familiar with the rhythm of school life long before Reception begins.
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Review from E V (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would thoroughly recommend Willington nursery. My daughter settled with ease and really enjoys her time there, so much that we have recently increased her hours. The nursery teachers are experienced, friendly and provide a fun learning environment. She particularly enjoys French and PE lessons with
specialist teachers. The nursery is a great start to what we have found to be a nurturing school with quality teaching. There is excellent communication with teachers as needed and my daughter has quickly made friends and settled into the environment.
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Review from Tatiana L (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed and satisfied with the Willington pre-school, their team, the caring teachers. It's a loving small school so it feels like you are part of a family. Excellent communication overall - the weekly emails from the Head are very detailed and I read about my children's week with
pleasure. The nursery classroom is really large and opens into the playground, with a secluded space for nursery children. The indoor toys and facilities in the room are all new and the range of activities seems varied - seems to be a mixture of learning through playing and Montessori led activities. Our children have settled very quickly and absolutely love going every morning to see their teachers and friends. The warm meals every day are a huge plus and very healthy. An absolute gem of nursery and school!
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Review from Matthew L (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience has been that Willington Prep Nursery is a very warm and encouraging place. My child has learned a lot while at the nursery and has grown up immensely, now doing much more independently. He has enjoyed it more than the previous nursery that he has been at. It is safe and well organised,
with clear communication and very experienced and caring teachers.
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Review from Umesh V (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has had a fabulous time at Willington. In no small part due to the friendliness, enthusiasm and helpfulness of the staff. She is always very happy to go to school and has learnt plenty of new things already.
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Review from JingJing (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been enjoying the nursery very much since he settled in. The teachers are caring and engaging and there are lots of activities in the curriculum for the kids to enjoy. We also get regular communications regarding his development and the fun he has had at the nursery. Overall we are very
happy with the nursery.
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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding, loving, caring environment where children can be children and learn through play. My child loves school but is still getting a great education thanks to the teachers and the environment here.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.716)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10 for Willington Prep Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 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 4.966 for Willington Prep Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (113 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 117 Ratings = 4.966
  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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Willington Prep Nursery is based on 10 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.75
    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 18 number of registered child places is 3.6, which has been reached with 10 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Willington Prep Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Willington Prep Nursery accepts?

Willington Prep Nursery accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Willington Prep Nursery Open?

Willington Prep Nursery is open: Monday 08:30-15:30, Tuesday 08:00-15:30, Wednesday 08:00-15:30, Thursday 08:00-15:30, Friday 08:00-15:30.

How many Children does Willington Prep Nursery have capacity for?

Willington Prep Nursery has capacity for a total of 18 Children.

How far is Willington Prep Nursery to the centre of London?

6.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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