Best Nurseries in Lewisham
210 nurseries found
Key Facts
- In Lewisham, there are 210 nurseries, accounting for 68.6% of the total 306 nurseries, providing early years education to a substantial proportion of children under 5.
- All inspected nurseries in Lewisham have achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 1 Outstanding and 0 Good out of 1 inspected, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The 210 nurseries in Lewisham cater to 221 pupils, with 38.5% having English as an additional language, highlighting the diverse linguistic backgrounds of children in these settings.
- Lewisham's nurseries have a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.89, with 19.5% of pupils having special educational needs and 0.0% eligible for free school meals, indicating a specific demographic and resource profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 210 nurseries in Lewisham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £14,690 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.