Kay Rowe Nursery School
Forest Gate, Forest Gate, Osborne Road, London, E7 0PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kay Rowe Nursery School is a nursery school in Newham for ages 2 to 5. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 October 2013, report published 18 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2024
Children enter school with sheer excitement to start the day. Exciting and stimulating activities make children eager to take part. Staff encourage children to explore and to be curious about their learning. The ambitious outdoor environment enables children to take risks and to problem solve. Staff provide children with many opportunities for their physical development. Staff use their detailed knowledge of children to expertly guide their learning and development. Staff have set clear routines, so children are confident and know what to do. They support children to learn the routines of the Nursery. Staff support children's independence. The Nursery is a calm and happy environment. Staff make sure children play cooperatively and make friends. All staff have high expectations of every child, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious. Staff strive to ensure that all children are ready for their next stage in learning. The school prioritises building strong partnerships with families. Parents and carers value the input and involvement staff have in their child's education. Regular school outings with families enable a shared learning experience.
Pupil numbers and mix
159 pupils on roll
Schools near Kay Rowe Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Acacia Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
School details
- School type
- Local authority nursery school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Sarah Porter
- Phone
- 02085344403
- Address
- Forest Gate, Forest Gate, Osborne Road, London, E7 0PH
- Local authority
- Newham
- URN
- 102701
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.