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Dorothy Gardner Nursery School

Local authority nursery school · London · W9 3JY

Ages 2–5 · 71 pupils · Westminster

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-05-24

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
71
Boys / girls
39 / 32
Free school meals
37.5%
FSM pupils
12
Gender
Mixed
School type
Local authority nursery school

Age range

Ages 2–5

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Local authority nursery school
Headteacher
Mr Ben Commins

Location

Address
293 Shirland Road, 293 Shirland Rd
Postcode
W9 3JY
Town
London
Local authority
Westminster
District
Westminster
Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
24 on roll / 24 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed local authority nursery school (nursery), Ages 2–5, in London, Westminster, 71 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 37.5%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment.

Open schools in London
1846
Nursery schools in London
61
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in W9
12
Nursery in W9
2
Open schools in Westminster LA
93
Nursery in Westminster LA
4

Nearby nursery schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear W9

  • Mary Paterson Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · W9 3DS · Westminster

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM14.7%

    0.1 miles away

  • Granville Plus Nursery School

    Ofsted: Good

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · NW6 5RA · Brent

    Ages 0–5

    • FSM0.0%

    0.3 miles away

  • Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · W10 5TN · Kensington and Chelsea

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM44.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • College Green School and Services

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · NW10 3PH · Brent

    Ages 3–4

    • FSM0.0%

    1.2 miles away

  • Portman Early Childhood Centre

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · NW8 8DE · Westminster

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM11.8%

    1.5 miles away

  • Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · W12 7PH · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 1–5

    • FSM28.4%

    1.8 miles away

  • Vanessa Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · W12 9JA · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM11.8%

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ben Commins
Telephone
02089695835
Website
http://www.qpeyfed.org

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