Balham Nursery School
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Capacity
33
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Demand
About Balham Nursery School
Balham Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in the Wandsworth local authority, serving children aged two to five. It is one of seven nurseries in the borough, and three of those hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated nursery is Battersea Children's Centre, about 3.1 kilometres away. Balham Nursery School itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection, which took place in early 2025. The school is led by headteacher Natasha Crabbe and has a small roll of just 33 pupils, with 18.2 per cent eligible for free school meals. Its religious character is listed as not applicable. The school offers a Forest School programme, an art studio, a gymnasium, a dining hall and a chapel, and runs clubs including gardening and an eco club. Sports on offer include gymnastics and swimming.
In its most recent inspection, Ofsted judged the school's personal development and behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding, while quality of education and leadership and management were rated Good. The previous inspection in 2013 had awarded Outstanding across the board, so the current Good rating represents a change in overall effectiveness. The school does not publish exam results, as it is a nursery, so there are no Key Stage 2 SATs or Progress 8 scores to compare with the Wandsworth local authority average. However, the Parent View survey, which collected 22 responses between September 2024 and September 2025, paints a very positive picture. 100 per cent of parents would recommend the school. 91 per cent strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 95 per cent strongly agreed that their child feels safe. 82 per cent strongly agreed that their child does well at the school.
The school provides support for speech, language and communication needs, though the Parent View data shows no responses from parents of children with SEND, so it is not possible to gauge satisfaction in that area from the survey. The school is non-denominational and does not have a boarding option. It is a mixed-gender setting with nursery provision only. Given its small size and strong parent satisfaction scores, this school is likely to suit families looking for a close-knit early years environment in Wandsworth. The Forest School and eco club suggest an emphasis on outdoor learning, and the range of facilities including a gymnasium and art studio points to a broad early years curriculum. Oversubscription data is not available, so it is unclear how competitive admissions are, but the small roll may mean places are limited.
Key Details
| School Type | Nursery (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 5 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 72 Endlesham Road, London, Wandsworth, SW12 8JL |
| Headteacher | Natasha Crabbe |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Number of Pupils | 33 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.2% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
22 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
4Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- Mixed30.3%
- Asian18.2%
- White British15.2%
- White (other)15.2%
- Black6.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
22
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
14
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Balham Nursery School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
72 Endlesham Road, London
Wandsworth, SW12 8JL
Journey to School
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