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Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road, Balham, London, SW12 8JL, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.9 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
33
Ages
2–5
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this nursery provides a supportive environment for children aged 2-5, evidenced by a remarkable 100% parent satisfaction rate. Although the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 44% of schools, limited published data on academic progress is available. Overall, it appears to be a strong choice for early childhood education in Wandsworth.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School supports development
96%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
64%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
Mixed Other21.2%
White Other15.2%
White British15.2%
Asian Other12.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.1%
Black Other6.1%
Other6.1%
Black African6.1%
Asian Pakistani6.1%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
White Irish3.0%
Location
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51.44622, -0.15432 · SW12 8JL
School details
Local authorityWandsworth
RegionLondon
URN100990
School typeLocal authority nursery school
Frequently asked questions
What is Balham Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Balham Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2025.
Is Balham Nursery School a good school?
Balham Nursery School scores 43.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Balham Nursery School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Balham Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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