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Dorothy Gardner Nursery School

Westminster, W9 3JYNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Dorothy Gardner Nursery School

Dorothy Gardner Nursery School is one of six state nursery schools in Westminster, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 placed it firmly within the upper tier of provision in the borough. While four of its local peers hold an Outstanding rating — including Mary Paterson Nursery School, which sits just 0.1 kilometres away — Dorothy Gardner itself earned a Good overall, with two Outstanding grades in personal development and behaviour and attitudes. The school is led by headteacher Ben Commins and serves 70 children aged two to five, with a mixed intake and no religious character. Just under a third of pupils (31.8 per cent) are eligible for free school meals, which is a significant proportion for a nursery setting and reflects the school’s role in supporting families across Westminster.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address293 Shirland Road, 293 Shirland Rd, London, Westminster, W9 3JY
HeadteacherBen Commins
Local AuthorityWestminster
Number of Pupils70
Free School Meals (FSM)31.8%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

SwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Gardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorothy Gardner Nursery School

Dorothy Gardner 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.