Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre, London
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 0 to 5 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre in detail
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (87%).
Who goes there
35.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (11.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is York Way / Kings Place, 120 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2012, 13 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 January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kate Greenaway creates a warm, loving environment where children are eager to learn and feel valued. Staff have high expectations for all children and skillfully support their development through engaging activities and rich language experiences. The school also broadens children's horizons through exciting educational visits to museums, galleries and orchestral performances.
Key Strengths
- Strong, nurturing relationships between staff and children with high quality interactions
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with focus on communication, language and early reading
- Excellent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning throughout the school
- Exemplary provision for personal development woven into all aspects of school life
- Effective identification and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff well-trained and clear processes in place to keep children safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to museums, art galleries, orchestral performances, King's Cross Station, Regent's Canal, Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre has successfully maintained its outstanding standards. Parents and carers are rightly proud, with children entering happily each day and receiving warm, nurturing care from staff.
At a Glance
35.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
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
- 86
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 86 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 72 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
26 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 Islington is 143 (the median across 70 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 Islington council
Places available
1,480
Applications
1,593
Got 1st preference
66.2%
Got preferred school
94.5%
All secondary applications across Islington council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
76
Total Pupils
37
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
25.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,537
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
What is Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre?
No fixed boundary. When Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre is oversubscribed, Islington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre has around 76 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Apply through Islington's coordinated admissions process, naming Kate Greenaway 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 Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 86 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 72 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 26 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 Islington is 143 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre is at Yorkway Court, Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0UH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)