Kay Rowe Nursery School, London
Kay Rowe Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kay Rowe Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (36%), White British (31%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 47 pupils (29.6%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Forest Gate Station, about 160 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Forest Gate Station, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Kay Rowe Nursery School stands in is among the 10% 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 October 2013, 13 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
Kay Rowe creates an exciting, calm and happy environment where children are eager to learn and explore. Staff have high expectations for every child and expertly tailor their interactions to support each child's next steps. The school celebrates its diverse community through regular visits to places of worship and cultural celebrations, with families actively participating in shared learning experiences.
Key Strengths
- Children develop strong communication and language skills with staff responding to and expanding vocabulary at every opportunity
- Mathematical understanding is taught with precision across all activities, including practical everyday tasks
- Staff provide excellent support for children with special educational needs, using communication strategies skilfully and setting small steps of learning
- Children benefit from an ambitious outdoor environment that encourages risk-taking and problem-solving
- Strong partnerships with families, including regular school outings that create shared learning experiences
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
School outings and visits to places of worship
Kay Rowe Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children arrive with excitement and engage in stimulating activities. Staff use their detailed knowledge of each child to expertly guide their learning and development.
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
Keep up with Kay Rowe Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 174
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 23
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 174 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 23 serious and 150 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
31 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 Newham is 110 (the median across 113 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 Newham council
Places available
4,792
Applications
3,682
Got 1st preference
74.5%
Got preferred school
97.5%
All secondary applications across Newham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
47
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
30.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
159
Total Pupils
100
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
31.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,845
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Kay Rowe Nursery School
What is Kay Rowe Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Kay Rowe Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Kay Rowe Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Kay Rowe Nursery School is oversubscribed, Newham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Kay Rowe Nursery School?
Kay Rowe Nursery School has around 159 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kay Rowe Nursery School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Kay Rowe 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 Kay Rowe Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 174 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 23 serious and 150 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 31 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 Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kay Rowe Nursery School?
Kay Rowe Nursery School is at Forest Gate, Forest Gate, London, E7 0PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)