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Finchley and Acton Yochien School

A bilingual nursery school offering full-day and half-day care with a Japanese cultural curriculum in London.

EalingNurseryCo EdAges 2–5Day84 pupils
Day fees
£13,830
How competitive entry is
Interview + ObservationCompetitive entry
Pupils
84
Founded
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
Verified 1 month ago
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Independent co-ed nursery in Barnet for ages 2–6.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 2–6.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Watch-outs
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  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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About the head

Japanese-medium early years school in the UK providing full-day kindergarten, Saturday nursery class, and Saturday primary class rooted in Japanese cultural traditions.

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Football / Soccer Club

music

Koto appreciation (琴鑑賞会)

academic club

Science play (科学あそび)

other

Autumn Course (オータムコース)Holiday Club (ホリデークラブ)Mochi-pounding (餅つき)Spring Course (スプリングコース)Summer Course (サマーコース)Summer Festival / Natsu Matsuri (夏祭り)Winter Course (ウィンターコース)

Recent coverage

In October 2024, Finchley and Acton Yochien School underwent an additional Ofsted inspection, following a standard inspection in October 2023 that rated the school as inadequate. The October 2024 inspection report indicated that the school had taken appropriate action to address some of the previous failings; however, several standards remained unmet, and the overall rating remained inadequate.

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Open events

Taster Day5 weeks away
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
10:00 am
サマーコース (Summer Course)
Taster Day
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
10:00 am
オータムコース (Autumn Course)
Taster Day
Tue, 16 Feb 2027
9:00 am
スプリングコース (Spring Course)

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Talks & tasters

Mon, 27 Jul 2026サマーコース (Summer Course)Taster Day
Mon, 24 Aug 2026オータムコース (Autumn Course)Taster Day
Tue, 16 Feb 2027スプリングコース (Spring Course)Taster Day

Fees

£1,581per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £1,581VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £12,487
vs London avg (£24,000)93% below

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Ofsted 15 Jul 2025

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

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Term dates 2026-27

spring15 Apr 202624 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
autumn1 Sept 202618 Dec 2026Half-term 26 Oct 2026–3 Nov 2026
summer4 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027

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Questions parents ask

Common questions about Finchley and Acton Yochien School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is Finchley and Acton Yochien School best for?+

Independent co-ed nursery in Barnet for ages 2–6.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 020-8896-9696 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Finchley and Acton Yochien School — see the "Schools like Finchley and Acton Yochien School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

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