Mary Paterson Nursery School, London
Mary Paterson 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 February 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mary Paterson Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
26.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (23%), Black (20%) and Mixed (20%).
In 2026, 18 pupils (29.5%) received SEN support and 1 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Queens Park (London) Rail Station, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shirland Road / Fernhead Road, 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from February 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
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
26.2%
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 Mary Paterson 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
- 186
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 31
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 186 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 31 serious and 154 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
33 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 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 Westminster council
Places available
1,754
Applications
901
Got 1st preference
65.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
31.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
61
Total Pupils
32
Boys
29
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
30.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Mary Paterson Nursery School
What is Mary Paterson Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Mary Paterson Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Mary Paterson Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Mary Paterson Nursery School is oversubscribed, Westminster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Mary Paterson Nursery School?
Mary Paterson Nursery School has around 61 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Mary Paterson Nursery School?
Apply through Westminster's coordinated admissions process, naming Mary Paterson 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 Mary Paterson Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 186 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 31 serious and 154 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 33 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mary Paterson Nursery School?
Mary Paterson Nursery School is at 13 Riverton Close, Off Ashmore Road, London, W9 3DS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)