McMillan Nursery School, Hayes
McMillan Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Hayes. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
McMillan Nursery School in detail
McMillan Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "If you are successful with your application, they will send you a confirmation email/letter. Once you have your confirmation you can register with us for a place . Welcome to our Bumblebee classroom for children aged 2-3 Years. Bumblebee class is a nurturing, playful, and engaging space where curious toddlers grow, explore, and build confidence every day."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 64.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (51%), Black (14%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 42 pupils (30.4%) received SEN support and 6 (4.3%) 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 Hayes & Harlington Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Princes Park Lane, 130 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
McMillan provides a warm, family-friendly environment where children arrive eager to learn and develop strong speaking skills. The school excels at supporting children with additional needs from the start, working closely with families and specialists. Staff make learning fun through activities like story retelling, outdoor play, and community visits that help children understand the world around them.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for children's communication and language skills through singing, stories, and rhymes
- Strong provision for children with SEND, with early identification of needs and effective partnership with families and specialists
- Warm, welcoming environment where children settle quickly and develop independence
- Wide range of visits and events that broaden children's experiences, including trips to aquariums and local shops
- Positive behaviour and respectful relationships between children and staff
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always build on the small steps of learning that individual children need to take, limiting opportunities to extend their learning further
- Recent curriculum changes are not yet fully implemented consistently across all staff
- Some teaching needs to ensure children achieve securely across the full breadth of the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff properly trained and a strong culture of child protection.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to aquariums, local shops, butterfly observation, charity fundraising, faith celebrations, cultural festivals, different forms of transport on school trips
McMillan Early Childhood Centre is a good nursery school where children are happy, safe, and supported to become confident learners. The school has a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong focus on communication and language 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 3 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with McMillan Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. McMillan Nursery School is in Hillingdon; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 44
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 42 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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 Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 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 - Hayes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hayes
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
3,605
Applications
3,520
Got 1st preference
67.2%
Got preferred school
93.8%
All secondary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
34.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
138
Total Pupils
81
Boys
57
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
23.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,961
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about McMillan Nursery School
What is McMillan Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
McMillan Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for McMillan Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When McMillan Nursery School is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to McMillan Nursery School?
McMillan Nursery School has around 138 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to McMillan Nursery School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming McMillan 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 McMillan Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 42 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is McMillan Nursery School?
McMillan Nursery School is at Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, UB3 2PD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)