Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre, London
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 1 to 5 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre in detail
Who goes there
28.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 46.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (27%), White British (17%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 34 pupils (31.2%) received SEN support and 4 (3.7%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is White City, about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queens Park Rangers FC, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2013, 12 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 December 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
28.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Latest from Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Nursery Tours - Autumn Term 2026
3 Jul 2026
Nursery Teacher/Team Leader Vacancy
29 Apr 2026
Nursery Tours - Summer Term 2026
13 Apr 2026
Nursery Tours
13 Mar 2026
Nursery Tours 2026
4 Feb 2026
Nursery Tours
24 Nov 2025
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 81
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 81 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 71 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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 Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,503
Applications
1,109
Got 1st preference
64.5%
Got preferred school
92.0%
All secondary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
34.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
109
Total Pupils
61
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
18.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,993
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
What is Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre?
No fixed boundary. When Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre?
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre has around 109 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre 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 Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 81 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 71 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre?
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre is at Australia Road, White City, London, W12 7PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)