Vanessa Nursery School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Vanessa Nursery School excels at helping every child succeed, regardless of their background or ability. Staff really get to know each child as an individual and plan learning that matches what they need and enjoy. Parents particularly value the strong support for children with additional needs and the way the school builds children's confidence ready for school.
Key Strengths
- Children make rapid gains in learning and development across all areas, leaving with skills above typical for their age
- Outstanding teaching with high-quality interactions and careful planning based on children's individual needs and interests
- Excellent support for disabled children and those with special educational needs, highly valued by parents
- Well-designed indoor and outdoor environments that promote learning through play
- Strong relationships between staff, children and families that help children settle quickly and securely
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure all staff are equally skilled at extending children's creative thinking and problem-solving skills across all areas of learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with appropriate arrangements for child protection and safety procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming pool lessons, outdoor music area, trips and visits
Vanessa Nursery School is an outstanding nursery that maintains high standards in early years education. Children of all abilities settle quickly and make rapid progress, leaving with skills above typical for four-year-olds.
At a Glance
11.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Hammersmith and Fulham
Places available
1,566
Applications
1,199
Got 1st preference
63.8%
Got preferred school
89.9%
Secondary admissions across Hammersmith and Fulham (2025/26)
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