Best 3 Nursery schools in Wandsworth – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre (Nursery) in London; Eastwood Nursery School (Nursery) in London; Balham Nursery School (Nursery) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre, Eastwood Nursery School and Balham Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around London. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre), published Oct 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre (Oct 2014). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 100, typical FSM 15–20%, range 0–5%–25–30%; all under Wandsworth local authority.

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Attribute	Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre SW11 3ND	Eastwood Nursery School SW15 4EU	Balham Nursery School SW12 8JL
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	London SW11 3ND	London SW15 4EU	London SW12 8JL
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Oct 2014	1 9 Sep 2013	1 24 May 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Wandsworth (212)	Wandsworth (212)	Wandsworth (212)
Website	www.somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk	www.eastwood.wandsworth.sch.uk	www.balham-nursery.wandsworth.sch.uk
Telephone	02072235455	02088763976	02086734055
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre

SW11 3ND

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
SW11 3ND
Ofsted: 1 17 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wandsworth (212)
Website: www.somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk
Telephone: 02072235455

Eastwood Nursery School

SW15 4EU

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
SW15 4EU
Ofsted: 1 9 Sep 2013
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wandsworth (212)
Website: www.eastwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
Telephone: 02088763976

Balham Nursery School

SW12 8JL

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
SW12 8JL
Ofsted: 1 24 May 2013
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wandsworth (212)
Website: www.balham-nursery.wandsworth.sch.uk
Telephone: 02086734055

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.