Hillview Nursery School, South Harrow
Hillview Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in South Harrow. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hillview Nursery School in detail
Hillview Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Hillview Nursery School is bright and spacious; the physical environment is resourced to a high standard with specialist equipment within our sensory room. We are fortunate to have a large landscaped garden which is partly sheltered so the children can access the outdoor area in all weathers."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 84.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (41%), Mixed (14%) and Black (7%).
In 2026, 5 pupils (7%) received SEN support and 10 (14.1%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Hillview Nursery School has a resourced provision (90 places, 88 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (12 places, 12 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, 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 South Harrow Underground Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grange Road (HA2), 50 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year 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: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hillview Nursery School excels at creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved - parents describe it as a 'dream.' The school uses clever, practical activities to spark children's curiosity and love of learning, whether that's exploring insects with magnifying glasses or learning maths through counting ladybird spots. All children, including those with additional needs, are supported brilliantly to thrive and make friends.
Key Strengths
- Excellent care and well-being support that helps children feel safe and confident - parents highly value the nurturing environment
- Strong curriculum focused on language development through stories, songs and quality talk, with engaging activities like science exploration and maths learning
- Skilled teaching that checks children understand clearly and quickly addresses any misunderstandings
- Excellent support for children with SEND, including those in the additional resource provision, helping them thrive and access the same curriculum
- Strong promotion of reading with varied texts, helping children become confident, enthusiastic early readers
Areas for Improvement
- School does not always build on children's prior knowledge well enough, which limits some children's deeper understanding over time - curriculum and teaching should be more precisely tailored to what children already know and their individual needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits from local farm bringing animals, celebration of religious and cultural festivals throughout the year
Hillview Nursery School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. The school provides high-quality care and learning for children aged 2-5, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision and SEN unit: SpLD, Vision, Other +9
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Hillview Nursery School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 36
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 30 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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 Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 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 - South Harrow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for South Harrow
Across Harrow council
Places available
2,634
Applications
2,840
Got 1st preference
65.6%
Got preferred school
91.4%
All secondary applications across Harrow council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Hillview Nursery School has a resourced provision (90 places, 88 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (12 places, 12 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, 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
71
Total Pupils
40
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,149
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Hillview Nursery School
What is Hillview Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Hillview Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, 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 Hillview Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Hillview Nursery School is oversubscribed, Harrow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Hillview Nursery School?
Hillview Nursery School has around 71 pupils on roll.
Does Hillview Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Hillview Nursery School has a resourced provision (90 places, 88 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (12 places, 12 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, 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 Hillview Nursery School?
Apply through Harrow's coordinated admissions process, naming Hillview 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 Hillview Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 30 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hillview Nursery School?
Hillview Nursery School is at 2 Grange Road, South Harrow, HA2 0LW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)