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Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre

Hackney, N1 5RFNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
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About Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre

Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre in Hackney is a state nursery for children aged two to five, currently home to 115 pupils. That figure sits below the school's capacity, suggesting there is room for more families to join. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.2%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary-phase schools, reflecting the diverse and urban character of the local community. Hackney is a borough where demand for nursery places can be strong, and Comet's admission information indicates it is a popular choice among local parents. The school is one of only three state nurseries in the local authority, and of those, it is one of just two rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest other Outstanding-rated nursery is Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre, about 2.8 kilometres away, so Comet serves as a key local option for families seeking high-quality early years provision in the area.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address20 Halcomb Street, Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre, London, Hackney, N1 5RF
HeadteacherLisa Clarke
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils115
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jun 2024): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

15:00-17:45

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

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Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.