Granville Plus Nursery School, London
Granville Plus Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 0 to 5 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Granville Plus Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
2.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 60% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (43%), Mixed (23%) and Asian (15%).
In 2026, 15 pupils (37.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Granville Plus Nursery School has a resourced provision (12 places, 12 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (11 places, 11 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Kilburn Park Underground Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pentland Road, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1716 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Brent (744), as is usual near a town centre.
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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery creates a joyful, calm environment where children thrive. Staff know families well and use that relationship to help children feel secure. The school excels at teaching communication and reading skills, with children enthusiastically engaging with stories, songs and activities that build their confidence and love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on developing children's language, communication and early reading skills with a newly introduced phonics programme
- Excellent support for children with SEND who achieve successfully and gain confidence in communicating
- Positive behaviour and attitudes, with children learning to listen well, concentrate and make good choices
- Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all children are respected and feel secure
- Committed leadership and governors who provide clear direction during a period of change
Areas for Improvement
- Staff sometimes miss opportunities to fully develop children's vocabulary, knowledge and understanding during activities
- Need to ensure all staff consistently embed curriculum expectations and make the most of every interaction with children to help them consolidate learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong safeguarding culture, timely training for staff, thorough record-keeping, and children taught how to stay safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Local community visits including shops and parks, music and dance activities, healthy eating education
Granville Plus Nursery School is a good school with a strong sense of community where children love coming and feel safe and happy. The school has an ambitious curriculum focused on language and communication development, with effective support for all children including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
2.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision and SEN unit: SpLD, Vision, Hearing +8
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Granville Plus 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
- 116
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 116 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 102 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
20 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 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 Brent council
Places available
3,524
Applications
3,253
Got 1st preference
70.4%
Got preferred school
93.1%
All secondary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
37.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Granville Plus Nursery School has a resourced provision (12 places, 12 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (11 places, 11 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
40
Total Pupils
22
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Granville Plus Nursery School
What is Granville Plus Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Granville Plus Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for Granville Plus Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Granville Plus Nursery School is oversubscribed, Brent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Granville Plus Nursery School?
Granville Plus Nursery School has around 40 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Granville Plus Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Granville Plus Nursery School has a resourced provision (12 places, 12 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (11 places, 11 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
How do I apply to Granville Plus Nursery School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Granville Plus 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 Granville Plus Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 116 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 102 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 20 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Granville Plus Nursery School?
Granville Plus Nursery School is at Granville Road, London, NW6 5RA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)