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Kay Rowe Nursery School

Newham, E7 0PHNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2024
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About Kay Rowe Nursery School

Kay Rowe Nursery School is one of only seven state nursery schools in Newham, and it stands out sharply against the local authority average: six of those seven nurseries hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, placing Kay Rowe firmly in the majority of top-tier provision. Its most recent ungraded inspection in February 2024 confirmed that the school remains Outstanding, a status it has held since at least its previous graded inspection in October 2013. For parents comparing options within Newham, this consistency is notable — the school has not slipped or been downgraded, unlike some settings that struggle to maintain the highest grade. With 155 children aged two to five, it is a relatively small nursery, which may appeal to families seeking a more contained, focused early years environment. The headteacher, Sarah Porter, leads a setting that has clearly embedded strong practice over time, and the school’s leadership and management were also judged Outstanding in the most recent graded inspection.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressForest Gate, Osborne Road, London, Newham, E7 0PH
HeadteacherSarah Porter
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils155
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (21 Feb 2024): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumDining HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

2

Sports

Dance

Clubs & Activities

Art Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:30 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-09:30

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kay Rowe Nursery School

Kay Rowe 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.