Nell Gwynn Nursery School, London
Nell Gwynn Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Nell Gwynn Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
45.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 41.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (46%), Mixed (17%) and White British (11%).
In 2026, 36 pupils (39.6%) 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 railway station is Queens Road Peckham Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carlton Grove, 170 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 May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery creates a buzzing, exciting learning environment where children are absorbed in their activities, from riding bikes outdoors to retelling stories. Staff are caring role models who know each child well and work closely with parents to support development. The school is particularly strong at supporting children with additional needs and helping all children become confident and independent.
Key Strengths
- Caring and inclusive environment where children settle well and build positive relationships with adults
- Knowledgeable staff who support learning effectively through play, asking questions and extending children's language
- Strong support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, including speech and language help
- Well-developed curriculum that helps children revisit key learning regularly
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with well-trained staff and strong follow-up procedures
Areas for Improvement
- Staff sometimes miss opportunities to maximise children's communication and language development during everyday interactions
- Teaching does not always promote children's communication and language with enough precision
- Deeper knowledge and understanding of key content could be developed further
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with knowledgeable leaders, well-trained staff, regular updates, and strong partnerships with other agencies to support children and families.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning activities including bike riding, planting and watering plants, community visits to share life stories and careers, celebration of different festivals
Nell Gwynn Nursery School provides a caring and inclusive learning environment with an ambitious curriculum where children are engaged and build strong relationships with staff. The school is rated Good across all areas.
At a Glance
45.1%
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 Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Nell Gwynn Nursery School is in Southwark; for families living there:
- Southwark's school travel policy: travel assistance policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 283
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 54
- Children hurt
- 22
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 283 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 54 serious and 228 slight.
22 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise.
55 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 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 Southwark council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,489
Got 1st preference
72.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across Southwark council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
39.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
58
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
30.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£68,488
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Nell Gwynn Nursery School
What is Nell Gwynn Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Nell Gwynn Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Nell Gwynn Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Nell Gwynn Nursery School is oversubscribed, Southwark allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Nell Gwynn Nursery School?
Nell Gwynn Nursery School has around 91 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Nell Gwynn Nursery School?
Apply through Southwark's coordinated admissions process, naming Nell Gwynn 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 Nell Gwynn Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 283 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 54 serious and 228 slight. 22 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise. 55 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Nell Gwynn Nursery School?
Nell Gwynn Nursery School is at Meeting House Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 2TT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)