Nell Gwynn Nursery School
About Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School sits within Southwark’s state nursery landscape, one of five such schools in the borough. Of those, two hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, with the nearest being Kintore Way Nursery School and Children’s Centre, 2.3 kilometres away. Nell Gwynn itself is rated Good overall, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The school serves children aged two to five and is led by headteacher Gregory Dooy. With 103 pupils on roll, it is a relatively small setting, and its intake reflects the local community: 47.1 per cent of children are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for early years. The school is non-denominational and operates as a state-funded nursery, offering a mixed-gender environment. Its facilities include a dining hall, an outdoor playground, a sensory room and a chapel, and it provides swimming as part of its sports offering, alongside an Eco Club for enrichment.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
2Sports
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.
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