Childrens House Nursery School, London
Childrens House Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Childrens House Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 87.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (78%), White British (6%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 34 pupils (23.4%) received SEN support and 7 (4.8%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Childrens House Nursery School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 12 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest DLR station is Bow Church DLR Station, about 280 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rounton Road, 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Childrens House Nursery School stands in is among the 10% 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Children thrive in this warm, welcoming nursery where staff genuinely know and care about each child and family. The school excels at developing children's communication skills and confidence, with engaging storytelling and expert support for children with additional needs. Learning extends beyond the classroom through regular trips to museums, theatres and parks, helping your child develop curiosity about the world around them.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional communication and language development with expert staff who model sounds and guide children to express themselves confidently
- Excellent provision for children with special educational needs, including daily speech and language sessions and use of British Sign Language
- Broad, well-sequenced curriculum that helps children revisit and embed key learning concepts over time
- Regular educational outings to parks, museums, theatres and work with local artists to extend learning beyond school
- Calm, happy learning environment where children develop confidence, routines and attention skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders acutely aware of risks faced by children, actively supporting vulnerable families and working well with outside agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational outings to local parks and museums, theatre visits, work with local artists, school garden exploration, balance bike learning
Children's House Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children's faces light up as they arrive and the environment is full of wonder and delight. The school is described by parents and carers as the heart of the community, with staff who know children and families well and know how to bring out the best in every child.
At a Glance
22.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Hearing
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Childrens House Nursery School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Childrens House Nursery School is in Tower Hamlets; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 300
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 47
- Children hurt
- 20
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 300 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 47 serious and 252 slight.
20 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise.
54 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 Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 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 Tower Hamlets council
Places available
3,059
Applications
2,716
Got 1st preference
79.1%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Tower Hamlets council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
28.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Childrens House Nursery School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 12 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
145
Total Pupils
74
Boys
71
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
36.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£69,332
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Childrens House Nursery School
What is Childrens House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Childrens House Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Childrens House Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Childrens House Nursery School is oversubscribed, Tower Hamlets allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Childrens House Nursery School?
Childrens House Nursery School has around 145 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Childrens House Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Childrens House Nursery School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 12 places, 6 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Childrens House Nursery School?
Apply through Tower Hamlets's coordinated admissions process, naming Childrens House 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 Childrens House Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 300 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 47 serious and 252 slight. 20 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise. 54 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 Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Childrens House Nursery School?
Childrens House Nursery School is at 92 Bruce Road, Bow, London, E3 3HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)