Windham Nursery School, Richmond
Windham Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in Richmond. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Windham Nursery School in detail
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Windham Nursery School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Windham Nursery School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 15 places, 15 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is North Sheen, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gainsborough Road (TW9), 100 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Windham Nursery provides a caring, nurturing environment where every child is celebrated and supported to thrive. Staff have deep knowledge of each child and use high expectations to help all children, including those with additional needs, achieve extremely well. Parents consistently praise the school's dedicated, knowledgeable staff and say their children leave very well prepared for the next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Expertly designed curriculum with carefully mapped knowledge progression for all children, including those with SEND
- Highly effective approach to communication and language development woven across all learning areas
- Strong behavior and routines that create calm classrooms where children learn to share, cooperate and be considerate
- Excellent relationships with families supported through regular workshops and drop-in sessions
- Wide range of enrichment activities including outings, musical experiences and visits from community helpers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders committed to creating an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Library visits, farm trips, park visits, train station visits, African drumming, clarinet performances, lunchtime club
Windham Nursery School is a highly inclusive nursery that has maintained outstanding standards since its previous inspection. Children arrive with enthusiasm and thrive in a nurturing, welcoming environment where they build confidence and independence.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Speech and language, Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 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 Windham Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Windham Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Windham Nursery School is in Richmond upon Thames; for families living there:
Apply to Richmond upon Thames for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 58
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 50 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
22 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 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 - Richmond
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Richmond
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,266
Applications
2,021
Got 1st preference
62.2%
Got preferred school
93.0%
All secondary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Windham Nursery School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 15 places, 15 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
83
Total Pupils
44
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
20.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,579
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Windham Nursery School
What is Windham Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Windham Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Windham Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Windham Nursery School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Windham Nursery School?
Windham Nursery School has around 83 pupils on roll.
Does Windham Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Windham Nursery School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 15 places, 15 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Windham Nursery School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Windham 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 Windham Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 50 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 22 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Windham Nursery School?
Windham Nursery School is at Windham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2HP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)