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Grange Montessori

Ofsted: Expected standard·15a Grange Road, London, W5 5QN · Ealing
Number of places
88 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Ealing

About this day nursery

Grange Montessori, located at 15a Grange Road, London, Middlesex, W5 5QN, is a childcare setting for children aged 1-4 years. Being registered with Ofsted on 19/06/2019, it operates with a "Good" overall rating from its latest inspection on 25/02/2026.

The nursery embraces the Montessori curriculum approach, fostering independence and a love for learning in a joyful and calm environment. It operates all year round, open from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 7:30 am to 6:00 pm on Fridays.

The staff are attentive to individual needs, observing children and monitoring their progress, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and acting swiftly to provide support. For children who speak English as an additional language (EAL), staff utilise their linguistic skills and picture cards to facilitate communication.

Children are encouraged to explore the outdoor space, engaging in activities such as navigating wheeled toys, balancing, and gardening, which helps develop their coordination and confidence. The nursery prides itself on creating a secure and nurturing environment where children are happy, relaxed, and eager to participate in various activities, from creative play to ballet, and form secure friendships.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at the nursery, displaying positive attitudes and eagerness to participate in activities, from exploring paint to ballet and pretend play. They are relaxed, happy, and feel safe, approaching staff with ease and forming secure friendships. Children are polite, well-mannered, play cooperatively, and make steady progress, with their views valued.

Joyful, calm environmentMontessori approachSkilled, supportive staffStrong parent partnershipOutdoor explorationEffective communication

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday : 07:30 - 19:00, Monday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Grange Montessori

Last inspected 25 February 2026 · Deborah Orchard

Safeguarding effective

Actions the provider must take

  • Leaders should consistently implement the planned curriculum by 30/04/2026.
  • Leaders should continue monitoring and reviewing policies and practices to ensure they fully reflect current requirements.
  • Leaders should strengthen arrangements for providing staff with more precisely focused individual professional development opportunities.

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy their time at the nursery, displaying positive attitudes and eagerness to participate in activities, from exploring paint to ballet and pretend play. They are relaxed, happy, and feel safe, approaching staff with ease and forming secure friendships. Children are polite, well-mannered, play cooperatively, and make steady progress, with their views valued.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff engage well in children's play and provide challenge during activities.
  • Staff say they like working in the nursery and are well supported by the managers.
  • Staff enrich children's experiences and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
  • The management and staff team demonstrate a commitment to make ongoing improvements.
  • The teaching of communication and language is effective.
  • Children enjoy exploring the outdoor space and routinely make choices in their play.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders have not yet fully built on a secure foundation, as professional development is not always sharply focused on improving specific aspects of teaching, leading to inconsistencies in staff teaching across the nursery.
  • 2Leaders and those responsible for governance have not consistently ensured that all policies and practices are fully up to date with current requirements.
  • 3Some staff, especially those at the beginning of their professional journey, do not always demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to implement the curriculum effectively, sometimes failing to identify or seize opportunities to extend children’s learning.
Inspection #10145685 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are caring and attentive to children's individual needs. They observe children and monitor their progress, acting swiftly to support children when they identify any gaps in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy exploring the outdoor space, where they manoeuvre wheeled toys, balance on textured pads and beams, and enjoy gardening, demonstrating good coordination skills and moving confidently in the fresh air.

EAL / language support

Staff use their skills in other languages to support children who speak English as an additional language, and they also use picture cards to aid communication.

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