Portman Early Childhood Centre

Local authority nursery school in London, Westminster.

School details

PhaseNursery
TypeLocal authority nursery school
Age range2 to 5
GenderMixed
Pupils on roll65 (school census 15-01-2026)
Free school meals11.80%
Local authorityWestminster
Address12 Salisbury Street, London, NW8 8DE
MapView on Google Maps
Websitewww.portmancentre.co.uk
Telephone02033071940
URN132151

Ofsted inspection

Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 18 June 2024, published 14 July 2024:

Overall effectivenessOutstanding
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
Safeguarding effectiveYes

Latest ungraded inspection: 21 March 2023, outcome: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next.

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