--- title: "The Gower School Nursery, London | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-gower-school-n7-9ey-131690 description: "The Gower School, a nursery in London — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Gower School Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2025) · 18 North Road, London, N7 9EY · Islington Number of places 120 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Islington ## About this day nursery The Gower School, established in 2000, offers an "Outstanding" Montessori Nursery and Primary education. The school aims to foster confident, happy, and well-rounded children with a passion for learning. They provide a curriculum that focuses on academic and social development, preparing students for lifelong learning. The school is highly praised by parents for its caring and professional staff, low turnover, and the stable environment it provides for children to thrive. They offer various rooms for different age groups, from babies to pre-primary, and incorporate activities like Treasure Basket and Heuristic Play, as well as a Forest School programme. The school also offers on-demand childcare. Our ethos The Gower School follows a Montessori approach to education, aiming to develop confident, happy, and well-rounded children with a passion for learning. They incorporate activities such as Treasure Basket, Heuristic Play, and a Forest School programme to support children's academic and social development. What it's like Children flourish in this extremely nurturing setting. The warmth and care they receive as soon as they arrive in the morning are evident, and they enthusiastically engage with staff. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, teaching them the importance of working together and learning from one another. Montessori Education Forest School Outstanding Ofsted Rating On-Demand Childcare ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/admissions-2/open-mornings-and-visits/) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, apart from one week at Christmas and Easter and two weeks in August. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Gower School Last inspected 19 March 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children make rapid progress in relation to their individual starting points in development due to a very ambitious curriculum and high-quality teaching. - Leaders express high expectations for their staff team and are committed to their professional development and ongoing supervision sessions. - Staff have a thorough understanding of the Montessori ethos and skilfully link this with the principles of the early years foundation stage. - Babies and toddlers are extremely well supported as they confidently explore a range of natural materials, and staff's training in baby signing ensures babies have a voice. - Older children show high levels of motivation, developing excellent physical skills and eagerly sharing their knowledge of numbers and problem-solving. Inspection #10383693 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50276593) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents express high satisfaction with the setting. > They praise the extremely professional approach towards their children's care, learning and development. > Parents value the well-organised environments and the setting's approach to inclusive practice. > Parents say that their children are always delighted to attend the setting and talk fondly of staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work continually with outside professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They are extremely committed to ensuring that all children receive the right support at the right time, implementing interventions and using strategies like signing and visual prompts to help children make excellent progress. Outdoor space Children develop excellent physical skills. They confidently climb and balance on equipment. Older children express that sports and dance are their favourite fun activities. Several staff are trained to provide forest-school activities for children, teaching them to gain a deep understanding of nature, how to protect their environment and learn about sustainability. Inspection history Date: September 2005 - May 2025 Outstanding - March 2025 Outstanding - March 2009 Good - July 2007 Good - September 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about The Gower School ### How many children are on roll at The Gower School? ### What kind of childcare setting is The Gower School? ### What are the fees at The Gower School? ### How can The Gower School be contacted? ### Which curriculum approach does The Gower School use? ### When was The Gower School established? ### Is The Gower School suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Gower School. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Goodinge Early Years Centre London · N7 9EH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/goodinge-early-years-centre-n7-9eh-ey558408 - Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### T-House Nursery London · N7 8TP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/t-house-nursery-n7-8tp-2866599 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services London · N7 9QJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/robert-blair-children-s-centre-and-extended-school-services-n7-9qj-ey333836 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Curiocity Childcare London · N7 8HY 4.5(20 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/curiocity-childcare-n7-8hy-2521349 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Capital City College Holloway Nursery London · N7 0SP 3.1(94 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/capital-city-college-holloway-nursery-n7-0sp-ey314149 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Montessori Garden Nursery School London · NW5 2BP 4.7(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/montessori-garden-nursery-school-nw5-2bp-ey495678 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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