Best 3 Nursery schools in London – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

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: Oliver Thomas Nursery School (Nursery) in London; Portman Early Childhood Centre (Nursery) in London; Low Hall Nursery School (Nursery) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Oliver Thomas Nursery School, Portman Early Childhood Centre and Low Hall Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around London. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Oliver Thomas Nursery School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Oliver Thomas Nursery School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–35–40%; across local authorities including Newham, Westminster and Waltham Forest.

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Attribute	Oliver Thomas Nursery School E6 6BU	Portman Early Childhood Centre NW8 8DE	Low Hall Nursery School E17 8BE
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	London E6 6BU	London NW8 8DE	London E17 8BE
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Sep 2024	1 14 Jul 2024	1 15 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Newham (316)	Westminster (213)	Waltham Forest (320)
Website	—	www.portmancentre.co.uk	—
Telephone	02085521177	02033071940	02085201689
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Oliver Thomas Nursery School

E6 6BU

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
E6 6BU
Ofsted: 1 11 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Newham (316)
Website: —
Telephone: 02085521177

Portman Early Childhood Centre

NW8 8DE

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
NW8 8DE
Ofsted: 1 14 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westminster (213)
Website: www.portmancentre.co.uk
Telephone: 02033071940

Low Hall Nursery School

E17 8BE

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
E17 8BE
Ofsted: 1 15 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Waltham Forest (320)
Website: —
Telephone: 02085201689

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.