Oliver Thomas Nursery School is a nursery school in London, serving pupils aged 2 to 4. 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.
Oliver Thomas Nursery School currently has around 156 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.6% boys and 40.4% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 23.7%. other white pupils make up about 12.8% , followed by african at 12.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mathews Avenue, London, E6 6BU |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 02085521177 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Newham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Lorna Prynne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102706 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 4 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 156 |
| Number of Boys: | 93 |
| Number of Girls: | 63 |
| Bangladeshi | 23.70% | 37 |
| Other White | 12.80% | 20 |
| African | 12.80% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 10.90% | 17 |
| Indian | 9.60% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 9.60% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.80% | 9 |
| White British | 5.10% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Junior School Vicarage Lane , E6 4AD | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Infant School Vicarage Lane , E6 4AD | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Napier Road , E6 2SE | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 810 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansbury School Park Avenue , E6 2PN | - not rated | 166 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Madina School for Girls Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.