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Linden Tree Nursery School in London (SW11 5TB)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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5.0(3 parent reviews)
·195 Lavender Hill, LONDON, SW11 5TB · Wandsworth
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Linden Tree Nursery School offers a nurturing and inclusive educational environment grounded in the Froebelian approach, recognising each child as a unique individual and learner. The nursery is committed to providing a balanced curriculum that fosters growth and development for all children, regardless of their background, needs, or abilities.

They prioritise creating a safe and stimulating space where children can flourish, with a strong emphasis on celebrating diversity and promoting equality. Admissions are managed continuously, with priority given to full-time applicants and siblings, aiming for a balanced intake of boys and girls to reflect social diversity.

The nursery encourages parents to engage actively in their child's education, fostering a strong partnership through clear communication, shared record-keeping, and opportunities for involvement in nursery activities. A key person system ensures each child has a consistent, supportive relationship, which aids their settling-in process and overall well-being, building confidence and self-esteem as outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements.

They are dedicated to making their services accessible to all members of the community, ensuring transparency in their procedures and support for families regarding funding options.

Our ethos

Grounded in the Froebelian approach, Linden Tree Nursery School views each child as a unique individual and learner. They are committed to a balanced curriculum that fosters growth and development for all children, celebrating diversity and promoting equality in a safe and stimulating environment. A key person system ensures a supportive relationship for each child, fostering confidence and self-esteem in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

What it's like

Friendly staff build strong connections with their key children, ensuring children feel safe and secure during their time at the nursery. Children make good progress and staff plan opportunities linked to their interests and support them to develop skills for life. Children’s behaviour is good; staff are good role models and use effective questioning to help them resolve conflicts positively.

Froebelian ApproachInclusive and Diverse EnvironmentKey Person SystemStrong Parent Partnership

Pricing & funding

Fees include a one-off enrolment fee and a refundable deposit scaled to the child's weekly booking pattern. A larger, fully refundable deposit is required for funded-only places, which are exempt from registration fees.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • An enrolment fee and a per-day deposit are required to secure a child's place.
  • A minimum of eight weeks' notice via email is required to withdraw a child and secure a deposit refund.
  • Each additional booking pattern day requires an additional deposit.
  • Funded-only places are exempt from registration fees.
  • The funded-only deposit is refunded once the child attends and local authority funding is received.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 6pm on Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Linden Tree Nursery School

Last inspected 7 March 2025 · Sarah Phillips

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Friendly staff build strong connections with their key children, ensuring children feel safe and secure during their time at the nursery. Children make good progress and staff plan opportunities linked to their interests and support them to develop skills for life. Children’s behaviour is good; staff are good role models and use effective questioning to help them resolve conflicts positively.

Inspector highlights

  • Leadership is strong and consistent, ensuring a sense of calm and confidence across the nursery.
  • An importance is placed on community through regular walks and outings, helping children understand healthy lifestyles.
  • There is a clear curriculum in all rooms, sequenced to ensure children are developing new skills in line with their age and stage of development.
  • Staff support children sensitively, especially when meeting children's intimate care needs.
  • Relationships with parents are extremely positive; they say staff go 'above and beyond' to help parents become involved in their children's learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding of how to use teaching strategies to extend children's learning further
  • 2increase opportunities to strengthen older children's awareness of broader mathematical concepts
Inspection #10372288 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say staff go 'above and beyond' to help parents become involved in their children's learning

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. The deputy manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during an outdoor play session.

Parent Reviews of Linden Tree Nursery School

5.0
(3)
Tenishia McSweeney
3 years ago

Excellent nursery. What a happy place to leave your little one in the knowledge that they are being taken care of by loving, extremely capable staff. A very professional outfit, which can seem quite strict at times but you know that the staff are ensuring the welfare of your children whilst allowing them to flourish and make wonderful friendships. The nursery is open till 6.30 pm and through holidays apart from bank holidays meaning it is a great option for working parents too.

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Jen V
2 months ago

I've sent both my children here over the years and the team are like an extension of our family. They take great care of the children in a genuine and caring way.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2010

  • March 2025Good
  • April 2019Good
  • March 2016Good
  • March 2013Requires improvement
  • July 2010Good

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