Balham Nursery School, based in London, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Balham Nursery School currently has around 33 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.6% boys and 36.4% girls. Around 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other mixed pupils forming the largest group at around 21.2%. white british pupils make up about 15.2% , followed by other white at 15.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 72 Endlesham Road, London, SW12 8JL |
| Website: | www.balham-nursery.wandsworth.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086734055 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Wandsworth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Natasha Crabbe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100990 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 33 |
| Number of Boys: | 21 |
| Number of Girls: | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 21.20% | 7 |
| White British | 15.20% | 5 |
| Other White | 15.20% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 12.10% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 6.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.10% | 2 |
| African | 6.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 6.10% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 3.00% | 1 |
| Irish | 3.00% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 210 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Des Benjamins Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | - not rated | 502 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road SW17 7BQ | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.