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Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Greenwich, SE8 3EHNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
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About Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children’s Centre in Greenwich was judged Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection, with top marks across all four graded categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Because this is a nursery school for children aged 2 to 5, there are no SATs or Progress 8 scores to report — the Ofsted rating is the single most informative academic metric available. The school is one of only three Outstanding-rated state nursery schools in Greenwich out of five in the local authority, placing it among the strongest early years provision in the borough. The previous inspection also awarded an Outstanding rating, though the current inspection provides a more detailed breakdown of the school’s strengths. For parents focused on early years outcomes, this consistent judgement from Ofsted is a clear signal of quality.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMcMillan Street, London, Greenwich, SE8 3EH
HeadteacherRachel Hogarth-Smith
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Number of Pupils140
Free School Meals (FSM)3.4%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:00-17:30

Source: rachelmcmillannursery.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.