Located in London, Dorothy Gardner Nursery School is a nursery school, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School currently has around 70 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.6% boys and 41.4% girls. Around 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 20%. other black pupils make up about 17.1% , followed by african at 14.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 293 Shirland Road, London, W9 3JY |
| Website: | http://www.qpeyfed.org |
| Telephone: | 02089695835 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Westminster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Commins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101105 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 70 |
| Number of Boys: | 41 |
| Number of Girls: | 29 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 20.00% | 14 |
| Other Black | 17.10% | 12 |
| African | 14.30% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 12.90% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 12.90% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 8.60% | 6 |
| Other White | 5.70% | 4 |
| White British | 4.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 4.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Vale Infant School Malvern Place , Kilburn NW6 5PX | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Fernhead Road , W9 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation Malvern Road , NW6 5RG | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Droop Street , W10 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendine Primary School Essendine Road , W9 2LR | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Otherwise, City of Westminster Queen's Park Centre , Saltram Crescent W9 3HW | - not rated | 241 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 241 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryfields Tutorial Centre 6 Bravington Road , W9 3AB | - not rated | 339 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School Herries Street , W10 4LE | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.