Nurseries in Brixton
Brixton (SW9 and SW2) has 42 settings and 1,260 places. By type: 23 day nurseries, 14 school nursery classes, 3 nursery schools and 2 pre-schools. Nursery schools here: 3, out of 5 across Lambeth. Settings with Montessori in the name: 1; with a bilingual name: 2.
Inspection profile: new report cards: 3, with 1 strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas. On the older scale, Good 18 and Outstanding 0. The date on each report shows how current that grade is. Not yet inspected: 4, which is worth knowing when you shortlist.
Settings by nearest station: Streatham Hill 10, Brixton 9, Oval 6, Herne Hill 4, Stockwell 4 and Tulse Hill 4. Clapham North, Loughborough Junction and Clapham High Street are in the station list too.
The Lambeth highest-rated page and fee guide support wider comparisons, and Clapham is nearby.
Brixton in numbers
42 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 23
- School nursery classes
- 14
- Nursery schools
- 3
- Pre-schools
- 2
- Registered places
- 1,260
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 3
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 1
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 0
- Good
- 18
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 4
Every setting in Brixton
42 of 42 settings in Brixton
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus NurseryDay nursery | SW2 | 48 places | Good | Streatham Hill 780 m1.8 km from centre |
| Abacus Nursery BrixtonDay nursery | SW9 | 55 places | Good | Brixton 490 m890 m from centre |
| Abacus Nursery ParksideDay nursery | SW2 | 80 places | Good | Streatham Hill 590 m2.5 km from centre |
| Bloom Day Nursery & Pre School LTDDay nursery | SW2 | 36 places | Good | Streatham Hill 670 m2.3 km from centre |
| Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-schoolDay nursery | SW2 | 40 places | Not yet inspected | Streatham Hill 810 m2.4 km from centre |
| Brixton Garden Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nursery | SW9 | 62 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Brixton 310 m730 m from centre |
| Bunnies on the Green NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bunnies on the Green Nursery | SW9 | 26 places | Good | Stockwell 400 m1.1 km from centre |
| Cherubins Day Nursery LtdDay nursery | SW2 | 86 places | Good | Tulse Hill 800 m2.1 km from centre |
| Christ Church Primary SW9School nursery class | SW9 | — | School inspection | Oval 690 m2.0 km from centre |
| Ciao Ciao Pre-SchoolPre-school | SW9 | 20 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Oval 670 m2.0 km from centre |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW2 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Brixton 890 m470 m from centre |
| Destiny Kids Nursery Brixton HillDay nursery | SW2 | 56 places | Good | Streatham Hill 1.2 km1.3 km from centre |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's CentreNursery school | SW2 | — | Good | Herne Hill 640 m560 m from centre |
| Fennies ClaphamDay nursery | SW9 | 85 places | Not yet inspected | Clapham North 190 m1.1 km from centre |
| Fenstanton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Fenstanton Primary School | SW2 | — | Early years: expected | Tulse Hill 660 m1.9 km from centre |
| Ferndale Road Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Ferndale Road Day Nursery | SW9 | 28 places | Good | Brixton 370 m410 m from centre |
| German Kindergarten BrixtonDay nurseryBilingual | SW9 | 48 places | Not yet inspected | Brixton 600 m720 m from centre |
| Happy Nursery DaysDay nursery | SW2 | 63 places | Good | Tulse Hill 910 m1.7 km from centre |
| Hill Mead Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW9 | — | Early years: Good | Brixton 470 m720 m from centre |
| Holmewood Nursery SchoolNursery school | SW2 | — | School inspection | Streatham Hill 1.2 km1.3 km from centre |
| Jubilee Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW2 | — | School inspection | Herne Hill 810 m790 m from centre |
| Little Chico Day Care LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Chico Day Care Ltd | SW9 | 21 places | Not yet inspected | Oval 590 m2.1 km from centre |
| Loughborough Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW9 | — | School inspection | Loughborough Junction 490 m1.5 km from centre |
| N Family Club Tulse HillDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club Tulse Hill | SW2 | 151 places | Good | Herne Hill 740 m720 m from centre |
| Oak Tree Day NurseryDay nursery | SW2 | 62 places | Good | Streatham Hill 240 m2.2 km from centre |
| Purple Willows ClaphamDay nursery | SW2 | 38 places | Good | Clapham Common 1.2 km1.0 km from centre |
| Reay Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Reay Primary School | SW9 | — | Early years: Good | Oval 520 m2.0 km from centre |
| Richard Atkins Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Richard Atkins Primary School | SW2 | — | School inspection | Streatham Hill 1.1 km1.4 km from centre |
| Rosebuds PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Rosebuds Preschool | SW9 | 24 places | Good | Brixton 510 m940 m from centre |
| SallykidscareDay nurseryOfsted report for Sallykidscare | SW2 | 36 places | Good | Streatham Hill 910 m1.5 km from centre |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW9 | — | School inspection | Brixton 490 m890 m from centre |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW9 | — | School inspection | Loughborough Junction 480 m1.1 km from centre |
| Stockwell Gardens NurseryDay nursery | SW9 | 63 places | Good | Stockwell 280 m1.2 km from centre |
| Stockwell Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Stockwell Primary School | SW9 | — | Early years: Good | Brixton 470 m790 m from centre |
| Streatham Montessori Day NurseryDay nurseryMontessori | SW2 | 34 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Streatham Hill 240 m2.2 km from centre |
| Streatham Wells PrimarySchool nursery classOfsted report for Streatham Wells Primary | SW2 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Tulse Hill 800 m2.1 km from centre |
| Sudbourne Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW2 | — | Early years: Good | Clapham Common 1.0 km820 m from centre |
| The Italian Day NurseryDay nurseryBilingualOfsted report for The Italian Day Nursery | SW9 | 26 places | Good | Stockwell 620 m2.0 km from centre |
| Tia Ana's Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Tia Ana's Nursery Ltd | SW9 | 37 places | Good | Stockwell 330 m1.2 km from centre |
| Triangle Nursery SchoolNursery school | SW2 | — | Outstanding | Herne Hill 640 m560 m from centre |
| Van Gogh PrimarySchool nursery classOfsted report for Van Gogh Primary | SW9 | — | Early years: Good | Oval 800 m1.8 km from centre |
| We Care Child CareDay nursery | SW9 | 35 places | Good | Oval 560 m2.2 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- SW2 21 settings
- SW9 21 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Brixton | National Rail, Underground | 11 |
| Loughborough Junction | National Rail | 6 |
| Clapham North | Underground | 4 |
| Herne Hill | National Rail | 4 |
| Clapham High Street | Overground | 2 |
| Clapham Common | Underground | 0 |
Nurseries in Brixton: questions
How many nurseries are there in Brixton?
There are 42 settings listed for SW9 and SW2: 23 day nurseries, 14 school nursery classes, 3 nursery schools and 2 pre-schools. Between them they have 1,260 places.
What are the Ofsted ratings of Brixton nurseries?
New report cards: 3, with 1 strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas. On the older scale, Good 18 and Outstanding 0. Not yet inspected: 4. An unrated setting is not necessarily a poor one, so check its registration and any recent report.
Which station is closest to Brixton nurseries?
Settings by nearest station: Streatham Hill 10, Brixton 9, Oval 6, Herne Hill 4, Stockwell 4 and Tulse Hill 4. Brixton itself has rail and Tube services, and Herne Hill is a rail station.
Is there a bilingual nursery in Brixton?
Settings with bilingual names: 2; with Montessori in the name: 1. Names are only a guide; ask about the languages and approach offered. See Lambeth's Montessori page too.
Can I get a funded place for my 2-year-old in Brixton?
If you qualify on benefits or other criteria, apply through Lambeth's online early years application. Working parents instead apply on GOV.UK for a code. The Lambeth funding page has both links.
