Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
About Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Newham, London, catering to children aged 2 to 4. With 117 pupils on roll, the school operates as a mixed-gender setting with no religious character. While the data does not provide a specific capacity figure, the school's popularity is evident from its admission information, which indicates it is oversubscribed. This demand is a strong signal of the school's reputation in the local area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is not given in the data, but in a borough like Newham, which has higher-than-average deprivation levels nationally, the school likely serves a diverse and socioeconomically varied intake. The school is led by headteacher Megan Panayiotou and is one of only seven nurseries of its type in the local authority, with six of those rated Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding alternative is Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre, 1.6 km away.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
6Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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