Best 3 Nursery schools in Islington – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Margaret McMillan Nursery School (Nursery) in London; North Islington Nursery School (Nursery) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Margaret McMillan Nursery School and North Islington Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around London. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Margaret McMillan Nursery School), published Mar 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Margaret McMillan Nursery School (Mar 2013). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all under Islington local authority.

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Attribute	Margaret McMillan Nursery School N19 3SF	North Islington Nursery School N4 3RB
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	London N19 3SF	London N4 3RB
Latest Ofsted	2 4 Mar 2013	2 22 Nov 2012
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Islington (206)	Islington (206)
Website	www.margaretmcmillan.islington.sch.uk	www.northislingtonnursery.co.uk
Telephone	02072812745	02075274844
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Margaret McMillan Nursery School

N19 3SF

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
N19 3SF
Ofsted: 2 4 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Islington (206)
Website: www.margaretmcmillan.islington.sch.uk
Telephone: 02072812745

North Islington Nursery School

N4 3RB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
N4 3RB
Ofsted: 2 22 Nov 2012
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Islington (206)
Website: www.northislingtonnursery.co.uk
Telephone: 02075274844

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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