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Margaret McMillan Nursery School

Islington, N19 3SFNurseryAges 0–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Margaret McMillan Nursery School

Margaret McMillan Nursery School has a strong parent following, reflected in its oversubscription status. With 81 children on roll and a clear demand for places, the school is a popular choice among Islington families. While the school does not publish a specific parent recommendation percentage, its consistent Good rating from Ofsted and high local demand signal trust and satisfaction. The school serves children from birth to five years old, offering a full nursery provision that caters to the earliest stages of development. A notable 22.2 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, indicating a genuinely inclusive intake. The school is one of only four state nursery schools in the local authority, and it is one of two rated Good, with just one Outstanding nursery in the borough — Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre, located 4 km away.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range0 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHornsey Rise, London, Islington, N19 3SF
HeadteacherKaren Smith
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils81
Free School Meals (FSM)22.2%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Oct 2021): School remains Good

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

Facilities

6
Dining HallForest SchoolSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

DanceGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Margaret McMillan Nursery School

Margaret McMillan 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.