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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Lambeth, SW2 1PLNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre is one of only five state nursery schools in Lambeth, and it holds a Good rating from Ofsted — a solid result in a borough where four out of five nurseries are rated Outstanding. That puts Effra in the minority, but not by a wide margin; the nearest Outstanding nursery, Triangle Nursery School, is just 0.1 kilometres away, so competition for top-tier early years provision is tight. With 73 children aged 2 to 5, the school is small and intimate, and its 17.4 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is in line with the local average for this type of setting. The school's most recent inspection, in October 2023, gave it Good marks across the board — quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all scored 2. That consistency suggests a stable, well-run nursery that delivers reliably, even if it doesn't quite reach the Outstanding threshold.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address35 Effra Parade, Brixton, London, Lambeth, SW2 1PL
HeadteacherEmily Patterson
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils73
Free School Meals (FSM)17.4%
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryForest SchoolDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningEco 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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:15 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-09:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: effra.lambeth.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

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