Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in London (Kensington and Chelsea).
Location
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'A Healthy Start to Education Open Heart's Open Minds' Welcome to Chelsea Open Air Nursery School and thank you for exploring the school's website, we hope the information provided gives you a clear insight into how the children learn and play.
Established in 1928, Chelsea Open Air has provided over 90 years of 'Outstanding' (Ofsted 2024) high-quality, education for nursery aged children. Our inclusive ethos embraces the outdoor environment, providing 'a labyrinth of exciting places for children to learn and play, whatever the weather'.
(Ofsted November 2015) We have created a safe and stimulating learning environment allowing each child to engage in a creative, broad and balanced curriculum allowing them to become independent learners, reaching their full potential. At Chelsea Open Air we lay the foundations for your childs future life.
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Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 100474
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Constituency
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (1 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Charles Coombe | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
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