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Mary Paterson Nursery School

Westminster, W9 3DSNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Mary Paterson Nursery School

Mary Paterson Nursery School stands out sharply against the Westminster local authority average for nursery provision. Of the six nurseries in the borough, four are rated Outstanding, and this school is one of them. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2023, confirmed it remains Outstanding, a rating it has held since at least its previous graded inspection in 2013. With just 62 pupils aged two to five, it is a small, intimate setting. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.2%, which is a significant data point for a nursery — it suggests the school serves a genuinely mixed catchment, not just the most advantaged families. For parents comparing options, the key takeaway is that this is not a middling or average nursery; it is one of a select group of top-rated settings in Westminster, and its small size means each child gets a high ratio of adult attention.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address13 Riverton Close, London, Westminster, W9 3DS
HeadteacherBen Commins
Local AuthorityWestminster
Number of Pupils62
Free School Meals (FSM)19.2%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (8 Feb 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Art StudiosLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

6

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Paterson Nursery School

Mary Paterson 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.