Best Nurseries in South East
5,078 nurseries found
Key Facts
- There are 5,078 nurseries in South East, accounting for 56.0% of the total 9,071 in the region, providing early years education to young children.
- The Ofsted ratings for nurseries in South East show 100.0% are Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 26 Outstanding and 16 Good ratings.
- In South East, nurseries have a total of 4,322 pupils, with 17.6% having special educational needs, which is higher than the national average of 13.0%.
- Compared to the national averages, nurseries in South East have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 28.9% with English as an additional language, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 27.22.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5,078 nurseries in South East, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South East | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 27.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £13,392 | £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.