Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – West Hampstead

Les Petites Etoiles Montessori West Hampstead received an Outstanding rating across all areas in its first routine inspection (July 2023), using the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management). This analysis maps those findings to the November 2025 7-area framework. The nursery demonstrates exceptional practice with highly qualified staff, outstanding language development (English, French, Mandarin), excellent behaviour, strong safeguarding arrangements, and inspirational leadership. All children make excellent progress, particularly in communication skills. The setting is well-equipped with a strong outdoor learning environment and nutritious meal provision. Mapping to the new framework: Safeguarding (Met), Inclusion (Exceptional - 98), Curriculum and Teaching (Exceptional - 97), Achievement (Exceptional - 98), Behaviour/Attitudes/Routines (Exceptional - 96), Welfare/Well-being (Exceptional - 97), Leadership/Governance (Exceptional - 96). Investment recommendations focus on maintaining and enhancing existing strengths through Priority 3 (Recommended) investments that support progression toward sustained excellence and emerging best practice in areas such as advanced SEND inclusion, digital learning integration, and staff development toward specialist qualifications.