Clyde Nursery School., London
Clyde 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 February 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Clyde Nursery School. in detail
Who goes there
20.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 62.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (33%), White British (17%) and Mixed (17%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (15.3%) received SEN support and 4 (5.6%) 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 Deptford, about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Deptford Fire Station, 120 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Clyde Nursery School creates a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and socially. Staff work closely with families as genuine partners in learning, and children develop wonderful attitudes to school with excellent behaviour and routines. The school excels at supporting communication skills and has particularly strong provision for children with additional needs, ensuring they are fully included and supported.
Key Strengths
- Children behave exceptionally well with strong routines and positive relationships between staff, children and families
- Excellent focus on communication and language development through stories, books, songs and rhymes
- Comprehensive support for children with SEND, who are fully included and access all provision alongside peers
- Strong assessment practices that identify gaps and plan suitable next steps for each child
- Activities are carefully designed to build children's independence, resilience and curiosity
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is sometimes variable - not all staff consistently understand what children should be learning
- Learning objectives are not always sufficiently clear, which means some activities don't support understanding as well as they could
- Staff need clearer guidance on the specific knowledge, skills and vocabulary children should be taught
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff vigilant to children's safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to local fire station, Mudchute farm, Greenwich Park picnics, mud kitchen activities, ice cream parlour play
Clyde Nursery School is a warm, nurturing and inclusive nursery school where children are happy and enjoy their time. The school has been rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour and attitudes and personal development.
At a Glance
20.8%
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 Clyde Nursery School.
Getting There
Train Stations
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 103
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 22
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 22 serious and 80 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
18 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 Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 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 Lewisham council
Places available
2,238
Applications
2,828
Got 1st preference
63.5%
Got preferred school
91.4%
All secondary applications across Lewisham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
20.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
72
Total Pupils
31
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
14.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,313
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Clyde Nursery School.
What is Clyde Nursery School.'s Ofsted rating?
Clyde Nursery School. was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Clyde Nursery School.?
No fixed boundary. When Clyde Nursery School. is oversubscribed, Lewisham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Clyde Nursery School.?
Clyde Nursery School. has around 72 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Clyde Nursery School.?
Apply through Lewisham's coordinated admissions process, naming Clyde 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 Clyde Nursery School.?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 22 serious and 80 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 18 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 Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Clyde Nursery School.?
Clyde Nursery School. is at Alverton Street, Deptford, London, SE8 5NH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)