Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre, London
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre in detail
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 56.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (63%), Black (9%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 56 pupils (32%) 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 Ilford Station, about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Little Ilford Lane, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sheringham Nursery School & Children's 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2014, 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
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, welcoming community where children are encouraged to be curious and ambitious learners. Children develop strong relationships with caring staff who support their emotional growth and give them exciting learning opportunities - from using real woodworking tools to preparing their own snacks. The school works closely with families to provide the support each child needs, ensuring all children, including those with additional needs, can access high-quality learning and thrive.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on language and communication development with high-quality interactions and expert staff guidance
- Highly ambitious and inclusive curriculum with clear goals and intentional learning for all children, including those with SEND
- Excellent personal development provision that builds children's independence, emotional understanding, and appreciation of diversity
- Expert staff training and continuous professional development ensuring high-quality teaching
- Close partnerships with families and the children's centre providing comprehensive support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and staff have created an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to places of worship, local park, and seaside; bike project for families
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre continues to be an outstanding school where children and families are at the heart of everything. High expectations and excellent support help all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to thrive and develop deep knowledge and skills across all areas of learning.
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 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
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
- 210
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 19
- Children hurt
- 16
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 210 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 191 slight.
16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot and 6 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 Newham is 110 (the median across 113 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 Newham council
Places available
4,792
Applications
3,682
Got 1st preference
74.5%
Got preferred school
97.5%
All secondary applications across Newham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
32.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
175
Total Pupils
94
Boys
81
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
29.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,593
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
What is Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre?
No fixed boundary. When Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre is oversubscribed, Newham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre has around 175 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Sheringham Nursery School & Children's 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 Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 210 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 191 slight. 16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot and 6 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 Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre?
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre is at Sheringham Avenue, Manor Park, London, E12 5PB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)