Edith Kerrison Nursery School, London
Edith Kerrison Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Edith Kerrison Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 44.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (32%), Black (20%) and Mixed (17%).
In 2026, 33 pupils (26%) received SEN support and 5 (3.9%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Custom House Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Canning Town Recreation Ground (->s), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Edith Kerrison 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 September 2012, 14 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2012 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
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 Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 151
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 151 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 133 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 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 Newham is 110 (the median across 113 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 Newham council
Places available
4,792
Applications
3,682
Got 1st preference
74.5%
Got preferred school
97.5%
All secondary applications across Newham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
29.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
127
Total Pupils
72
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,976
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Edith Kerrison Nursery School
What is Edith Kerrison Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Edith Kerrison Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Edith Kerrison Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Edith Kerrison Nursery School is oversubscribed, Newham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Edith Kerrison Nursery School?
Edith Kerrison Nursery School has around 127 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Edith Kerrison Nursery School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Edith Kerrison 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 Edith Kerrison Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 151 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 133 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 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 Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Edith Kerrison Nursery School?
Edith Kerrison Nursery School is at Sophia Road, London, E16 3PB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)