Vanessa Nursery School
About Vanessa Nursery School
Vanessa Nursery School is one of only four nursery schools in Hammersmith and Fulham, and all four are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, so it sits at the very top of the local authority's early years provision. With 79 pupils aged 2 to 5, it is a small, state-funded setting that serves a diverse intake: 17.2% of children are eligible for free school meals, which is a useful indicator of the school's inclusive, community-focused character. There are no headline metrics like Progress 8 or KS2 SATs to compare against the LA average, because the school only covers the nursery phase. But the fact that every single nursery in the borough holds the highest Ofsted grade suggests that families in this area have excellent early years options, and Vanessa Nursery School is very much part of that strong local picture.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities 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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