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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5JENurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Parents considering Chelsea Open Air Nursery School will find a strong vote of confidence from those who know it best. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, its oversubscription ratio tells a clear story: with only 65 places available for children aged 2 to 5 in the sought-after borough of Kensington and Chelsea, demand far exceeds supply. The school is one of just three nurseries in the local authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted, out of a total of four state nursery schools in the area. This places it in an elite group, and its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour, Kensington Day Nursery, is 2.3 kilometres away, making Chelsea Open Air a particularly convenient choice for families in the immediate vicinity. The school’s headteacher, Talia Robinson, leads a setting where 7.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that suggests a relatively low level of deprivation among the intake.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address51 Glebe Place, London, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 5JE
HeadteacherTalia Robinson
Local AuthorityKensington and Chelsea
Number of Pupils65
Free School Meals (FSM)7.4%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

DanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:15-09:00

After-school care

16:00-17:00

Source: coans.rbkc.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chelsea Open Air Nursery School

Chelsea Open Air Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.