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Childcare at The Aldgate School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
·St. James's Passage, Dukes Place, London, EC3A 5DE · City of London
Number of places
16 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
City of London

About this day nursery

The Aldgate School, situated in London EC3A 5DE, offers childcare and nursery provision within its educational framework. The school prioritises a supportive and engaging environment for young learners, welcoming children from the beginning of the school year following their third birthday into its Nursery class.

While the childcare and school have distinct admissions policies, the school encourages prospective parents to explore its facilities through parent tours, which are regularly scheduled in the autumn and early spring terms, or by arranging individual visits. The admissions team is available to assist with inquiries regarding both nursery and school placements.

The school also provides information on applying for Reception places, emphasising that children in Nursery do not automatically transfer to Reception and a separate application process is required. The Aldgate School is committed to working with families to ensure a smooth transition into their early education journey.

What it's like

Staff form strong and trusting relationships with children, helping them feel secure and settled in a warm, home-like environment. They maintain high expectations, fostering positive behaviour and respectful relationships among children and peers. Children enjoy various indoor and outdoor play, engaging in meaningful activities and developing physical and emotional skills while making good progress in all areas.

Integrated School NurseryParent Tours Available

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3+

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Childcare at The Aldgate School

Last inspected 27 June 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff form strong and trusting relationships with children, helping them feel secure and settled in a warm, home-like environment. They maintain high expectations, fostering positive behaviour and respectful relationships among children and peers. Children enjoy various indoor and outdoor play, engaging in meaningful activities and developing physical and emotional skills while making good progress in all areas.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff collaborate closely with external professionals to plan a well-sequenced curriculum, enabling children to develop independence skills and transition smoothly into school.
  • Staff plan purposeful outings that extend and enrich children's learning by linking experiences to current themes, such as visits to a transport museum.
  • Staff provide meaningful and real-life experiences to teach children about growth and life cycles, fostering strong communication and early scientific thinking.
  • Children benefit from staff intentionally creating opportunities to deepen their understanding of different cultures and beliefs, promoting respect, empathy, and a strong sense of belonging.
  • Leaders and staff are deeply committed to nurturing children's healthy attitudes, ensuring access to nutritious meals and abundant opportunities for physical activity and fresh air daily.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the implementation of the curriculum by ensuring that staff consistently embed younger children's individual next steps in learning into their play to support meaningful engagement.
Inspection #10388188 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents praise the caring approach of staff and note the excellent progress their children make, particularly in their language development, social interactions and confidence."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting, making full use of indoor and outdoor play opportunities. They have abundant opportunities to engage in physical activity and enjoy fresh air every day, supporting their overall well-being and development.

Inspection history

Date: May 2015

  • June 2025Good
  • July 2019Good
  • July 2016Good
  • May 2015Good

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