Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This nursery excels at creating inspiring learning environments where children develop independence and confidence. Staff are experienced and skilled at planning activities that spark curiosity, whether through the carefully designed outdoor spaces, water exploration zone, or collaborative learning 'floor books'. Parents consistently report feeling their children are receiving exceptional care in a safe, welcoming community.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-designed outdoor learning spaces with inspiring features like the tree house and water exploration zone that encourage challenge and risk-taking
- Strong leadership focused on helping children talk about their learning and think independently about how to learn best
- Meticulous planning and assessment that tracks each child's progress from their starting point, preparing them well for primary school
- Outstanding behaviour and positive relationships supported by experienced, knowledgeable staff
- Strong home-school partnerships with daily communication and regular one-to-one discussions with parents
Areas for Improvement
- Need to communicate the impact of school initiatives more clearly and with sharper evidence to parents and the wider community
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with robust arrangements kept under review, detailed quality records including external agency support, and staff trained on key risks including female genital mutilation and extremism.
Extracurricular Activities
Visiting violinist
Kate Greenaway Nursery School continues to be outstanding. The leadership team has maintained excellent quality education with strong commitment to supporting every child's development.
At a Glance
23.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Islington
Places available
1,530
Applications
1,585
Got 1st preference
68.6%
Got preferred school
94.8%
Secondary admissions across Islington (2025/26)
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