Margaret McMillan Nursery School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Staff create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and cared for. The school is highly inclusive, quickly identifying barriers to learning and providing tailored support so all children, including those with additional needs, make progress. Children benefit from rich, diverse learning experiences through visitors, local visits, celebration of different cultures, and exploration of interesting topics that spark their curiosity and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Inclusive approach with effective support for disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs - staff receive regular training and adjustments are made quickly
- Positive behaviour management based on kindness and collaboration, with rare bullying and skilled staff at resolving problems
- Rich curriculum with diverse learning experiences including visits to local businesses, theatre performances, author visits, and celebration of different cultures
- Warm, caring relationships between staff and children with strong focus on children's personal development and character building
- Dedicated leaders and governors who prioritise improvement and ensure children leave as confident, happy learners
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not consistently offer opportunities for children to develop rich language across all areas of learning
- Teaching is not always consistent across the school - some staff miss chances to enhance children's learning during play and exploration
- Staff expertise needs further development so that all teaching is consistently effective and children secure their knowledge over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and children are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre performances, author visits, parent talks about their work, visits to local bus garage and bakery, international food festival celebrating different cultures, local park visits
Margaret McMillan Nursery School is an inclusive and caring setting where children develop well across all areas of learning. The school has strong safeguarding practices, positive behaviour management, and excellent support for children with additional needs.
At a Glance
15.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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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