Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
URN: 100213 • London N1 5RF
Overview
- Name
- Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
- URN
- 100213
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 82.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Clarke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02077499850
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 20 Halcomb Street, London N1 5RF
Summary
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre, located in Hoxton, London, is a local authority nursery school that caters to a diverse community of 115 mixed-gender pupils. The school is committed to equality and inclusion, ensuring that every child, including those with additional needs, receives tailored support through a dedicated learning support team and an experienced SENDCO.
The nursery offers both 15 and 30-hour placements, focusing on fostering confidence, independence, and creativity in a vibrant learning environment. The curriculum encourages exploration and hands-on learning, with qualified early years teachers guiding children to become active learners and communicators. Comet Nursery has maintained an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, reflecting high expectations for all children and a strong emphasis on their individual potential.
In addition to nursery education, Comet Nursery operates two Children's Centres that provide various services and learning opportunities for Hackney families, promoting community engagement and support. The school regularly hosts events and activities, such as Black History Week, to enrich the children's learning experiences and strengthen community ties.
The nursery offers both 15 and 30-hour placements, focusing on fostering confidence, independence, and creativity in a vibrant learning environment. The curriculum encourages exploration and hands-on learning, with qualified early years teachers guiding children to become active learners and communicators. Comet Nursery has maintained an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, reflecting high expectations for all children and a strong emphasis on their individual potential.
In addition to nursery education, Comet Nursery operates two Children's Centres that provide various services and learning opportunities for Hackney families, promoting community engagement and support. The school regularly hosts events and activities, such as Black History Week, to enrich the children's learning experiences and strengthen community ties.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND Information Report 2023-2024 (sen)
- Sensory Pod (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- All events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Key Policies (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
- 27 Oct Half Term Holiday All day (other)
Nearby alternatives
- College Green School and Services (82.7)
- Holmewood Nursery School (79.7)
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School (76.8)
- Chelwood Nursery School (76.7)
- Robert Owen Nursery School (76.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hackney
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 115
- Boys
- 62
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 21.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 115 | 62 | 53 | 21.20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 115 | 56 | 59 | 33.30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | 63 | 56 | 6.90 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 119 | 63 | 56 | 6.90 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 119 | 63 | 56 | 7.40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 122 | 59 | 63 | 3.70 |
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