James Lee Nursery School
About James Lee Nursery School
James Lee Nursery School holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. In its 2023 ungraded inspection, the school was confirmed to have remained Outstanding, following a graded inspection in 2013 that also awarded the top mark. This consistency is particularly notable given the local context: James Lee is one of only four nursery schools in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority to hold an Outstanding rating, and it is the only one in the borough to have achieved that standard in both its latest inspections. The school’s leadership and management were also judged Outstanding in the 2013 graded inspection, and the early years provision was rated Outstanding in the previous inspection of 2009. For parents seeking a nursery with a proven track record of excellence, this is a significant indicator of quality.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Latest monitoring visit (16 May 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
5Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:15 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-09:15
Source: jameslee.lbhf.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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