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Balham Nursery School

Wandsworth, SW12 0BZNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
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About Balham Nursery School

Balham Nursery School is one of seven state nursery schools in Wandsworth, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in early 2025 judged it Good overall, though with two Outstanding ratings for personal development and behaviour and attitudes. The school sits in a local authority where only three of its seven nurseries hold the top Ofsted grade, meaning Balham Nursery is among the stronger options in the borough. The nearest Outstanding-rated nursery is Battersea Children's Centre, 3.4 kilometres away, which gives Balham Nursery a clear geographical advantage for families in the Balham area. Headteacher Diane Brooks leads a small, mixed-gender setting for children aged two to five, with 75 pupils on roll. The school's leadership and management were rated Good, as was the quality of education, while the Outstanding marks for personal development and behaviour suggest a setting that prioritises children's social and emotional growth alongside early learning.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
AddressCavendish Road, Balham, Wandsworth, SW12 0BZ
HeadteacherDiane Brooks
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Number of Pupils75

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
GymnasiumDining HallForest SchoolArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

SwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balham Nursery School

Balham Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.