Nell Gwynn Nursery School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Nell Gwynn creates a happy, secure learning environment where all children thrive. The school is particularly strong at helping children develop literacy and numeracy skills while celebrating their diverse backgrounds. Parents love the genuine care and respect shown to each child, and the school's supportive approach to families.
Key Strengths
- Children behave well, are kind to one another, and feel secure and looked after
- Teaching is consistently good quality with adults caring for children very well and planning effectively based on children's interests
- Strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills helps all children, including those with English as an additional language and those with special educational needs, make good progress
- School promotes British values effectively and celebrates children's diverse heritages and backgrounds
- Excellent parent engagement with high parental satisfaction
Areas for Improvement
- Progress records are not in a format that allows staff to quickly check how different groups of children are doing
- Speaking skills are not always fully developed for all children
- The most able children are not always given activities challenging enough to stretch them fully
Safeguarding
Safeguarding procedures are effective; children are kept safe and taught how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning in woodland setting, physical activities (running, climbing, balancing, jumping, wheeled vehicles)
Nell Gwynn Nursery School is a good school where children learn well in a happy, secure environment. The acting headteacher is improving teaching quality and children achieve well across all areas of learning.
At a Glance
11.5%
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 - Southwark
Places available
3,440
Applications
2,545
Got 1st preference
71.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
Secondary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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