South Acton Childrens Centre, London
South Acton Childrens Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
South Acton Childrens Centre in detail
South Acton Childrens Centre in its own words
In its own words: "Our aims are clear in everything we do. They serve as a guide for our practice and conduct as we strive to:"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 67.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (29%), Mixed (24%) and Black (17%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (21.6%) received SEN support and 3 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
South Acton Childrens Centre has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 28 places, 28 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Acton Town, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Palmerston Road Stanley Road, 270 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
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: SpLD, Vision, Other +9
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Social & online
Keep up with South Acton Childrens Centre
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. South Acton Childrens Centre is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 108
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 108 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 94 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
23 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 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 Ealing council
Places available
3,740
Applications
3,627
Got 1st preference
73.0%
Got preferred school
93.7%
All secondary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
24.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
South Acton Childrens Centre has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 28 places, 28 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
125
Total Pupils
74
Boys
51
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
20.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,962
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about South Acton Childrens Centre
What is South Acton Childrens Centre's Ofsted rating?
South Acton Childrens Centre was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for South Acton Childrens Centre?
No fixed boundary. When South Acton Childrens Centre is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to South Acton Childrens Centre?
South Acton Childrens Centre has around 125 pupils on roll.
Does South Acton Childrens Centre have specialist SEN provision?
South Acton Childrens Centre has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 28 places, 28 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to South Acton Childrens Centre?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming South Acton Childrens 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 South Acton Childrens Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 108 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 94 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 23 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is South Acton Childrens Centre?
South Acton Childrens Centre is at Castle Close, Acton, London, W3 8RX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)