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Balham Nursery School

Wandsworth, SW12 8JLNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
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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.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address72 Endlesham Road, London, Wandsworth, SW12 8JL
HeadteacherNatasha Crabbe
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Number of Pupils33
Free School Meals (FSM)18.2%
Nursery ClassesYes

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

5
Art StudiosDining HallForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

GymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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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.