Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre, Southall
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 0 to 5 in Southall. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre in detail
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre in its own words
In its own words: "Greenfields is an inclusive community where childhood is celebrated, and families are empowered through inspiring and creative early education and lifelong learning. The Centre is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and cultural diversity is celebrated. We encourage all children and parents/carers to develop positive self-esteem and become well motivated, independently lifelong learners."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 53.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (70%) and Black (13%).
In 2026, 28 pupils (23%) received SEN support and 1 (0.8%) 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 Southall Station, about 1070 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Montague Waye (->w), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 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 February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Greenfields creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child thrives, whether they need extra support or not. Staff are highly skilled at building children's confidence and language skills through play and exciting activities. Parents love the strong sense of community and the quality education their children receive.
Key Strengths
- Extremely ambitious curriculum with careful planning and sequencing of important knowledge
- Expert approach to developing children's communication and language skills through modelling and storytelling
- Swift identification and support for children falling behind, with particularly strong provision for children with SEND
- Strong working relationships between staff and children that help them become resilient learners
- Excellent community engagement including trips to local parks and Westminster, and celebration of diverse backgrounds
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with children's best interests a priority for all staff and a positive culture around safeguarding that keeps children safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to local parks, visit to Westminster landmarks, coronation celebrations, safety workshops, festival celebrations
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre continues to be an outstanding school where children come happy and eager to learn, with highly inclusive and effective support from staff.
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
Latest from Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre
Workshop - 6th October 2026
25 Sep 2026
Sign of the Week - Autumn
25 Sep 2026
Next workshop is on 30th September
25 Sep 2026
Make an appointment with a local and child friendly dentist
18 Aug 2026
Ealing Contact are running SEND library visits
3 Jul 2026
SEND Ealing- for all SEND
3 Jul 2026
From Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 78
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 66 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 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 Ealing is 61 (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 - Southall
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southall
Across Ealing council
Places available
3,740
Applications
3,627
Got 1st preference
73.0%
Got preferred school
93.7%
All secondary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
23.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
122
Total Pupils
60
Boys
62
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
40.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£70,975
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre
What is Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre?
No fixed boundary. When Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre has around 122 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre 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 Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 11 serious and 66 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre is at Recreation Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)