Clyde Nursery School., London

Good
Nursery
Local authority nursery school
Mixed
Ages 25

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Cathryn Kinsey
Pupils:72
LA:Lewisham
Phone:02086923653
Address:Alverton Street, Deptford, London, SE8 5NH
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:100667
UKPRN:10095645
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Lewisham North
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Clyde Nursery School excels at helping all children, including those learning English as an additional language or with additional needs, make rapid progress in their learning and development. The staff create a warm, supportive environment where children thrive, with exciting indoor and outdoor spaces that capture their enthusiasm. Parents are very happy with the nursery and work closely with staff as genuine partners in their child's learning.

Key Strengths

  • Children make outstanding progress regardless of background, home language or ability, with many starting below age expectations and leaving at expected levels
  • Teaching is of the highest quality with staff expertly matching activities to individual children's needs and interests
  • Behaviour is excellent and children learn to play together exceptionally well in a happy, calm atmosphere
  • Safeguarding arrangements are meticulous and children feel very safe
  • Outstanding partnerships with parents, the on-site day care nursery and children's centre support children's learning and development

Areas for Improvement

  • Staff should make better use of opportunities to help children explore and discuss how simple moving parts work, such as on toys, pulleys and construction kits

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are meticulous with children feeling very safe in school and understanding how to use tools and resources safely.

Extracurricular Activities

Breakfast club, after-school club, holiday club, local walks, visits to shops post office and cafes, farms and museums

Clyde Early Childhood Centre is an outstanding nursery school where children make exceptional progress in their personal, communication and physical skills. The school provides highly stimulating indoor and outdoor environments with inspirational teaching and meticulous safeguarding arrangements.

At a Glance

9.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Deptford (Entrance)
793m · 13 min walk
Deptford Rail Station
800m · 13 min walk
New Cross Station (Entrance)
873m · 14 min walk

Ferry Terminals

Masthouse Terrace Pier (Quay)
863m · 14 min walk

Bus Stops

Deptford Fire Station (Stop P)
121m · 2 min walk
Abinger Grove (Stop N)
177m · 3 min walk
Evelyn Street / Grinstead Road (Stop U)
345m · 6 min walk
Sayes Court (->E)
460m · 7 min walk
Deptford Park School (Stop Y)
471m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Lewisham

Moderate demand1.30x oversubscription

Places available

2,251

Applications

2,923

Got 1st preference

63.9%

Got preferred school

93.5%

Secondary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)

Inspection History(108)

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Good
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Good
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Good

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