• The school is nurturing, holistic and community centred, and aims to give young children a secure and happy first experience of education.

• Will suit families wanting a small London nursery and pre-prep where warmth, care and a genuine home-from-home feel matter most.

Admissions at The Villa feel warm, home from home and highly personal, and should appeal to families seeking a small London nursery and pre-prep with a gentle start to school life. The school should suit parents who want young children to be known closely in a caring and intimate setting rather than a large institutional one.

Scholarships are not central at this stage. Families usually choose The Villa for its warmth, scale and early-years care rather than for awards.

The overall picture is nurturing, community minded and very early-years focused, with the school repeatedly stressing care, belonging and a loving atmosphere. Parents should still visit because the decisive question is whether the setting feels lively and stimulating as well as kind.

Assessment at The Villa is observational, developmental and closely shared with parents, with secure attention to language, early number, independence and confidence. Families should expect a calm but purposeful approach to school readiness rather than formal pressure.