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Portman Early Childhood Centre

Westminster, NW8 8DENurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
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About Portman Early Childhood Centre

Portman Early Childhood Centre stands out sharply against the Westminster local authority average for nursery provision. Of the six nurseries in the borough, only four hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, and Portman is one of them. Its most recent inspection, in June 2024, awarded the top grade across every single category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a clean sweep of the highest possible marks, placing the school firmly among the best-performing early years settings in the area. For context, the nearest other Outstanding-rated nursery, Pembridge Hall Nursery, is 2.3 kilometres away, so Portman serves a distinct catchment within Westminster. With 73 children aged two to five, it is a relatively small setting, and its 35.3 per cent pupil premium eligibility rate is notably above the national average for state nurseries, suggesting it serves a diverse and economically mixed community.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address12 Salisbury Street, London, Westminster, NW8 8DE
HeadteacherAmie Curtis
Local AuthorityWestminster
Number of Pupils73
Free School Meals (FSM)35.3%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

6

Sports

GymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

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Portman Early Childhood Centre has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.