Nurseries in Dulwich
Dulwich (SE21) has 9 early years settings in our data, with 250 registered places. They include day nurseries (3), pre-schools (3), independent schools (2) and nursery schools (1). Settings with Montessori in their name: 1.
Each Ofsted report carries real weight when you are choosing from a short list. Under the older grading, Good: 4 and Outstanding: 0. Settings with a newer report card: 1; of those, strong in 4 of 6 areas: 0. Awaiting a first inspection: 1.
Stations linked here include West Dulwich, Sydenham Hill, Tulse Hill and West Norwood. By nearest station: Sydenham Hill (5), West Dulwich (2), North Dulwich (1) and Herne Hill (1). Settings within 800 metres: Sydenham Hill 4, West Dulwich 2.
If you cannot find what you need, the borough-wide highest-rated nurseries in Southwark list and the Southwark fees page cover a wider search. Next door is East Dulwich.
Dulwich in numbers
9 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 3
- Pre-schools
- 3
- Independent schools (early years)
- 2
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 250
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 1
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 0
- 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
- 4
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 1
Every setting in Dulwich
9 of 9 settings in Dulwich
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich CollegeIndependent school (early years) | SE21 | — | School inspection | West Dulwich 440 m300 m from centre |
| Dulwich College Kindergarten and Infant SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Dulwich College Kindergarten and Infant School | SE21 | 52 places | Good | Sydenham Hill 320 m740 m from centre |
| Dulwich Montessori Nursery SchoolPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Dulwich Montessori Nursery School | SE21 | 47 places | Good | Sydenham Hill 230 m1.2 km from centre |
| Dulwich Prep & SeniorIndependent school (early years) | SE21 | — | School inspection | Sydenham Hill 390 m590 m from centre |
| Dulwich Village Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Dulwich Village Pre-School | SE21 | 32 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Sydenham Hill 1.0 km1.0 km from centre |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Dulwich Wood Nursery School | SE21 | — | Early years: na | Sydenham Hill 260 m1.1 km from centre |
| Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-School | SE21 | 56 places | Good | West Dulwich 780 m1.0 km from centre |
| Rock ClubPre-schoolOfsted report for Rock Club | SE21 | 26 places | Not yet inspected | North Dulwich 190 m1.5 km from centre |
| Under the Willow NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Under the Willow Nursery | SE21 | 37 places | Good | Herne Hill 760 m1.1 km from centre |
No settings match these filters.
Map
Settings by postcode district
- SE21 9 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Hill | National Rail | 4 |
| West Dulwich | National Rail | 3 |
| Tulse Hill | National Rail | 0 |
| West Norwood | National Rail | 0 |
Nurseries in Dulwich: questions
How many settings offer early years care in Dulwich?
9 early years settings are on our Dulwich page: day nurseries (3), pre-schools (3), independent schools with early years places (2) and nursery schools (1).
Which Dulwich nurseries have Montessori in the name?
Settings carrying the Montessori name: 1. We tag by name only, so ask how it runs sessions.
Are nurseries in Dulwich well rated by Ofsted?
The results come in two formats. Older single grades: Good 4, Outstanding 0. Newer report cards: 1; of those, 4 of 6 areas rated strong or exceptional: 0. Yet to be inspected: 1.
Which stations are closest to nurseries in Dulwich?
By nearest station: Sydenham Hill 5, West Dulwich 2, North Dulwich 1 and Herne Hill 1. Settings with Sydenham Hill inside 800 metres: 4.
What do I need to do to get funded hours in Dulwich?
If you work, apply on GOV.UK for an 11-digit code and re-confirm it every 3 months. Southwark council takes applications for extra-support places for some 2-year-olds, and for 3 and 4 year olds the provider you choose is the contact.
