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Linden Tree Nursery Schools

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(1 parent reviews) ·16A OLD TOWN, CLAPHAM, SW4 0JY · Lambeth
Number of places
37 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Lambeth

About this day nursery

Linden Tree Nursery Schools, a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Clapham, has been operating since 2023 and registered with Ofsted on September 22, 2023. The nursery provides care for children aged 2 to 3 years old.

The latest inspection, conducted on February 20, 2026, highlighted that leaders have established a strong, inclusive culture where the individual needs of children, including those with barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are identified early and supported through a secure, graduated approach. Children make good progress, and their individual needs are understood well, with adjustments made to ensure full participation in routines and learning.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on active lifestyles, offering frequent opportunities for climbing, balancing, yoga, dancing, and outdoor play to support children's physical development, balance, strength, coordination, spiritual awareness, and overall wellbeing. Children confidently engage with climbing equipment and practice fine motor skills through various activities.

The nursery maintains clear communication with parents, who report improvements in their children's language development and confidence.

Our ethos

Linden Tree Nursery Schools espouses a Froebelian approach, integrating a love of nature as a foundational element of learning. They are committed to a child-centric approach, promoting active learning where children lead their own educational journey based on individual interests, with a focus on language development and social-emotional growth. Their collaborative philosophy and practices are developed internally, ensuring an authentic, child-focused educational experience.

What it's like

Children experience a calm, welcoming day where they feel safe, valued and ready to learn. They settle quickly because adults build warm, secure relationships and provide predictable routines that help children regulate their feelings. Children achieve well from their starting points because learning is thoughtfully sequenced and revisited.

Strong inclusive cultureEngaged learningAmbitious curriculumHigh-quality teachingStrong leadership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday : 08:00 - 18:30, Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

Session types

Full Day, Morning Session (8am - 1pm), Afternoon Session (1.30pm - 6.30pm)

Food

Lunch and tea are provided. Formula milk and nappy cream are not included.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
2 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Linden Tree Nursery Schools

Last inspected 20 February 2026 · Joanna Moran

What it's like to attend

Children experience a calm, welcoming day where they feel safe, valued and ready to learn. They settle quickly because adults build warm, secure relationships and provide predictable routines that help children regulate their feelings. Children achieve well from their starting points because learning is thoughtfully sequenced and revisited.

Inspector highlights

  • Children achieve well from their starting points as they engage in meaningful experiences across the day.
  • Children demonstrate consistently positive attitudes to learning in a calm, established routine.
  • Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that is implemented with consistently high-quality teaching.
  • Leaders have established a strong, inclusive culture where children's needs, including those with barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are identified early and supported through a secure, graduated approach.
  • Leadership and governance are strong and well structured.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.
Inspection #2752627 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who require additional support make good progress. Children's individual needs are understood well, and adjustments ensure children with barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities participate fully and confidently in routines and learning. Leaders have established a strong, inclusive culture where children's needs, including those with barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are identified early and supported through a secure, graduated approach. Leaders and adults work closely with parents to establish clear starting points and next steps for children with communication and language delays. Training has strengthened adults' understanding of identifying needs and planning appropriate next steps.

Outdoor space

Leaders promote active lifestyles throughout the day. Children have frequent opportunities for climbing, balancing, yoga, dancing and outdoor play, supporting their balance, strength, coordination, spatial awareness and overall wellbeing. Physical development is prioritised throughout the day. Children confidently use climbing equipment, practise balance and coordination, and develop fine motor control through malleable play and cutting activities.

Parent Reviews of Linden Tree Nursery Schools

5.0
(1)
Joni Roberts
4 years ago

We cannot recommend this beautiful, homely and professional nursery enough!!! It is an outstanding place for little ones. Our baby started here when he was one, and he has just flourished ever since he joined. The staff care for each individual child like their own and make sure that each day is filled with so much fun. We feel a great sense of comfort being part of the Linden Tree family. Thank you to Dora, Chloe, Amy, Ava and the whole team.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 February 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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