Spencer Nursery School
About Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Nursery School is one of just two state nursery schools in the London borough of Sutton, and it holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. The other nursery in the local authority is not named in the data, but with only two such schools in the area, Spencer Nursery occupies a small but significant niche for families seeking a dedicated early years setting for children aged three to five. Headteacher Emma Walford leads a school of just 51 pupils, giving it an intimate feel that is typical of maintained nursery provision. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and it sits within a borough that currently has no Outstanding-rated state nurseries, meaning Spencer Nursery's Good rating places it among the strongest options locally for this age group. Its most recent ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed the school remains Good and is improving, which will reassure parents looking for a stable, well-regarded setting.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
4Sports
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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