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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Greenwich, SE2 0SXNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Abbey Wood Nursery School

Around 96% of parents would recommend Abbey Wood Nursery School, according to the most recent parent view data, which is a strong signal for families weighing up their options in Greenwich. The school is oversubscribed, with 120 children on roll across its 2–5 age range, so securing a place requires early application. Headteacher Gillian Crowley leads a state nursery that has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its graded inspection in 2014, though its history includes an Outstanding grade in 2011. The school serves a diverse intake, with 15.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average for early years settings. Parents consistently praise the staff’s responsiveness and the calm, purposeful atmosphere, which is reflected in the school’s strong community feel.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDahlia Road, Abbey Wood, London, Greenwich, SE2 0SX
HeadteacherGillian Crowley
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Number of Pupils120
Free School Meals (FSM)15.9%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallForest SchoolArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

DanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Gardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: abbeywoodnurseryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbey Wood Nursery School

Abbey Wood Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.