Tachbrook Nursery School, London
Tachbrook Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tachbrook Nursery School in detail
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tachbrook Nursery School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 46.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (21%), Mixed (19%) and Black (15%).
In 2026, 15 pupils (28.8%) received SEN support and 1 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Tachbrook Nursery School has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Pimlico Station, about 270 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pimlico Station, 260 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child is welcomed and encouraged to succeed. Staff skilfully check children's understanding and quickly adapt teaching to help them progress, meaning children with additional needs achieve just as well as their peers. Children develop a love of learning through well-chosen books, hands-on maths activities, and regular trips into the community.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-designed, ambitious curriculum based on research into early learning
- Excellent support for children with special educational needs - they achieve extremely well
- Strong focus on communication and language skills woven into all activities
- Exemplary behaviour from children due to clear routines and consistent expectations
- Extensive opportunities for physical development and personal resilience through challenging outdoor activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest school areas, garden activities including caring for wildlife and pond areas, regular trips to nearby parks and local community, visits from mounted police and award-winning chef
Tachbrook Nursery School is an inclusive setting where children are exceptionally well cared for and thrive in their early learning. The school has designed a highly ambitious curriculum that prepares children very well for starting primary school.
At a Glance
23.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Tachbrook Nursery School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 180
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 33
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 180 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 33 serious and 147 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 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 Westminster council
Places available
1,754
Applications
901
Got 1st preference
65.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
30.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Tachbrook Nursery School has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
52
Total Pupils
29
Boys
23
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,370
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Tachbrook Nursery School
What is Tachbrook Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Tachbrook Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tachbrook Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Tachbrook Nursery School is oversubscribed, Westminster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Tachbrook Nursery School?
Tachbrook Nursery School has around 52 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Tachbrook Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Tachbrook Nursery School has a resourced provision for autism: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Tachbrook Nursery School?
Apply through Westminster's coordinated admissions process, naming Tachbrook Nursery School 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 Tachbrook Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 180 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 33 serious and 147 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tachbrook Nursery School?
Tachbrook Nursery School is at Aylesford Street, London, SW1V 3RT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)