Holmewood Nursery School is a nursery school in London, serving pupils aged 2 to 4. 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.
Holmewood Nursery School currently has around 104 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with caribbean pupils forming the largest group at around 16.3%. african pupils make up about 16.3% , followed by white british at 13.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 66 Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RW |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 02086742186 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Luke Page |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100554 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/12/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 4 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 104 |
| Number of Boys: | 56 |
| Number of Girls: | 48 |
| Caribbean | 16.30% | 17 |
| African | 16.30% | 17 |
| White British | 13.50% | 14 |
| Other White | 10.60% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 9.60% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.70% | 9 |
| Other Black | 5.80% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 4.80% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 3.80% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 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 Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth SW2 2RL | 2out of 4 | 124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Primary School Strand Centre , Elm Park SW2 2EH | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | - not rated | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,306 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 | 1,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oleander Preparatory School 235 Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1NR | - not rated | 333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES | - not rated | 374 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES | - not rated | 486 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.