Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · Local authority nursery school · Ages 0–5 · London, Islington
Margaret McMillan Nursery School is a nursery school in London, Islington for ages 0–5 (local authority nursery school).
Key facts
- Address
- Hornsey Rise, Islington, London, N19 3SF
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 0–5
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Islington
- Pupils on roll
- 76 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 13.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 12 May 2026
Strengths
- “Children benefit from a warm and caring start to the school day.”
- “They are welcomed into their classrooms and then begin exploring and enjoying a wide range of interesting activities.”
- “Children feel safe and staff ensure they are kept safe.”
To improve
- “Attendance figures are affected by a small number of parents who take holidays during term time.”
- “However, at times, some staff do not support children to achieve as well as they could.”
- “For example, in some cases, they do not offer suitable chances to develop rich language.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby nursery schools
Straight-line distance, in Islington.
- Margaret McMillan Nursery School 0.0 mi Good
- Hornsey Day Nursery - Toddlers & Pre-School 0.1 mi Good
- Bowlers Community Nursery 0.2 mi Good
- Hornsey Day Nursery 0.2 mi Good
- Blythwood Community Nursery 0.3 mi Good
- Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Crouch Hill 0.4 mi Good
- Archway Day Nursery 0.5 mi Good
- North Islington Nursery School and Childrens Centre 0.6 mi Good