St Margaret's Nursery School, Barnet
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This nursery excels at helping all children make rapid progress, especially in their personal development and independence. Teachers use highly creative methods to capture children's interest and adapt learning to what children want to explore. Children develop strong friendships and excellent behaviour in a warm, caring atmosphere where every child is valued and supported to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional teaching methods that are innovative and imaginative, capturing children's curiosity and meeting individual needs precisely
- Outstanding progress in personal, social and emotional development, with children becoming independent and resilient learners
- Highly skilled staff with expertise in supporting all learners, including those with English as an additional language and special educational needs
- Excellent range of resources and superb outdoor area that enables a rich, lively curriculum
- Strong partnerships with parents and the children's centre that support children's settling and family wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Develop better ways to share children's 'learning journey' books with parents so they gain a fuller picture of their child's progress
- Offer parents opportunities to contribute to learning journey books by providing examples of their child's successes at home
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - staff take great care to ensure children are kept safe when out in the community and when using tools and outdoor resources.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, lunchtime club, after-school club
St Margaret's Nursery School is an outstanding nursery that has sustained exceptional practice over six years through inspirational leadership and highly skilled staff. All children, regardless of background or ability, make rapid progress in their learning and personal development.
At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Barnet
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Admissions Demand - Barnet
Places available
4,877
Applications
4,221
Got 1st preference
72.4%
Got preferred school
92.6%
Secondary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)
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