Compare Dorothy Gardner Nursery School and Mary Paterson Nursery School and Portman Early Childhood Centre

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: Dorothy Gardner Nursery School (Nursery) in London; Mary Paterson Nursery School (Nursery) in London; Portman Early Childhood Centre (Nursery) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dorothy Gardner Nursery School, Mary Paterson Nursery School and Portman Early Childhood Centre. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around London. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Mary Paterson Nursery School), published Mar 2013. The lowest is 2 (Dorothy Gardner Nursery School), published Jul 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Portman Early Childhood Centre (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; all under Westminster local authority.

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Attribute	Dorothy Gardner Nursery School W9 3JY	Mary Paterson Nursery School W9 3DS	Portman Early Childhood Centre NW8 8DE
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	London W9 3JY	London W9 3DS	London NW8 8DE
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Jul 2022	1 20 Mar 2013	1 14 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Westminster (213)	Westminster (213)	Westminster (213)
Website	www.qpeyfed.org	www.qpeyfed.org	www.portmancentre.co.uk
Telephone	02089695835	02089699683	02033071940
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dorothy Gardner Nursery School

W9 3JY

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
W9 3JY
Ofsted: 2 13 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westminster (213)
Website: www.qpeyfed.org
Telephone: 02089695835

Mary Paterson Nursery School

W9 3DS

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
W9 3DS
Ofsted: 1 20 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westminster (213)
Website: www.qpeyfed.org
Telephone: 02089699683

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

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.