Abbey Wood Nursery School, London
Abbey Wood Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Abbey Wood Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 51.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (25%), Black (25%) and Asian (16%).
In 2026, 37 pupils (32.2%) received SEN support and 2 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bostall Gardens (->e), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Abbey Wood Nursery School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Abbey Wood Nursery School creates a welcoming, caring environment where young children thrive and develop confidence. Staff are devoted to supporting each child's learning through an exciting, well-planned curriculum delivered in wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces. The school works closely with families from the start and is particularly skilled at supporting the youngest children and those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong provision for two-year-olds with skilled staff developing personal, social and physical skills
- Excellent support for children with special educational needs using symbols and communication tools
- Thoughtful approach to building children's confidence and communication skills
- Staff model positive behaviour and children respond well to high expectations
- Close relationships with families including home visits and stay-and-play sessions
Areas for Improvement
- Not all children get regular opportunities to share books with adults and enjoy story times - some become distracted during large group sessions
- Some staff lack sufficient training to understand what children should learn through experiences like observing snails and hatching chicks
- Staff need better training on how to help children develop early number understanding and check their progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - staff know children well and identify concerns early, leaders respond promptly and work closely with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to museums and theatre
Abbey Wood Nursery School continues to be a good school, offering an ambitious curriculum in well-equipped classrooms and an extensive garden where children develop their learning and social skills in a diverse, multilingual community.
At a Glance
19.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Abbey Wood Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Abbey Wood Nursery School is in Greenwich; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 25 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
33.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
115
Total Pupils
58
Boys
57
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,465
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Abbey Wood Nursery School
What is Abbey Wood Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Wood Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Abbey Wood Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Abbey Wood Nursery School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Abbey Wood Nursery School?
Abbey Wood Nursery School has around 115 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Abbey Wood Nursery School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Abbey Wood Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Abbey Wood Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 25 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Abbey Wood Nursery School?
Abbey Wood Nursery School is at Dahlia Road, London, SE2 0SX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)