Nurseries in Battersea
Battersea (SW11, which includes the Clapham Junction area) has 46 early-years settings in our data, with 1,822 places. By type there are 26 day nurseries, 9 school nursery classes, 6 pre-schools, 4 independent-school settings and 1 nursery school. Settings with Montessori in the name: 3.
The stations listed are Clapham Junction (rail and Overground), Queenstown Road and Battersea Park, which are mostly on the rail network. If you commute into central London, that is a handy fact to check against each nursery's address.
New report cards: 6, with 3 strong or better in at least four of six areas. Among the older grades, nurseries and pre-schools rated Outstanding: 5; Good: 18; settings with no result yet: 3.
Filtering by type is worthwhile: a day nursery's all-year pattern differs from a school nursery class's term-time hours. See the highest-rated nurseries in Wandsworth and nursery fees in Wandsworth to compare.
Battersea in numbers
46
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 26
- School nursery classes
- 9
- Pre-schools
- 6
- Independent schools (early years)
- 4
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 1,822
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 6
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 3
- 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
- 5
- Good
- 18
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 3
Every setting in Battersea
46 of 46 settings in Battersea
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Ark NurseryDay nursery | SW11 | 95 places | Good | Clapham Junction 540 m1.3 km from centre |
| Abacus Ark PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Abacus Ark Preschool | SW11 | 70 places | Good | Wandsworth Town 670 m1.5 km from centre |
| ARK John Archer Primary AcademySchool nursery class | SW11 | — | Early years: Good | Clapham Junction 380 m1.1 km from centre |
| Ark Start, John ArcherDay nursery | SW11 | 45 places | Good | Clapham Junction 370 m1.1 km from centre |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery BatterseaDay nursery | SW11 | 58 places | Good | Clapham Junction 450 m1.0 km from centre |
| Belleville Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Belleville Primary School | SW11 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Clapham Junction 930 m1.3 km from centre |
| Bridge Lane Nursery LtdDay nursery | SW11 | 66 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Imperial Wharf 1.1 km680 m from centre |
| Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nursery | SW11 | 61 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Wandsworth Common 1.0 km1.5 km from centre |
| Bunny Tales Day NurseryDay nursery | SW11 | 42 places | Good | Queenstown Road 520 m840 m from centre |
| Cheeky Cherubs Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Cheeky Cherubs Day Nursery | SW11 | 26 places | Good | Queenstown Road 510 m890 m from centre |
| Chesterton Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW11 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Queenstown Road 790 m660 m from centre |
| Destiny Kids NurseryDay nursery | SW11 | 28 places | Good | Clapham Junction 650 m720 m from centre |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)Independent school (early years) | SW11 | — | School inspection | Clapham Junction 860 m1.3 km from centre |
| Ecole Du ParcDay nursery | SW11 | 68 places | Outstanding | Clapham Common 1.1 km850 m from centre |
| Ecole Du ParcDay nursery | SW11 | 45 places | Good | Clapham Junction 1.0 km650 m from centre |
| Ethelburga Early YearsDay nursery | SW11 | 29 places | Good | Imperial Wharf 1.2 km1.0 km from centre |
| Falconbrook Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW11 | — | Early years: Good | Clapham Junction 530 m820 m from centre |
| Fledglings on the CommonDay nursery | SW11 | 28 places | Good | Clapham Junction 670 m1.3 km from centre |
| Honeywell Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Honeywell Infant School | SW11 | — | Early years: Good | Wandsworth Common 1.0 km1.6 km from centre |
| John Burns Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW11 | — | School inspection | Queenstown Road 780 m700 m from centre |
| Kido BatterseaDay nurseryOfsted report for Kido Battersea | SW11 | 102 places | Good | Battersea Park 110 m1.5 km from centre |
| L'Ecole de BatterseaIndependent school (early years) | SW11 | — | School inspection | Imperial Wharf 760 m830 m from centre |
| Linden Tree Nursery SchoolDay nursery | SW11 | 43 places | Strong in 3 of 6 areas | Clapham Junction 1.1 km1.4 km from centre |
| Linden Tree Nursery SchoolDay nursery | SW11 | 32 places | Good | Clapham Junction 700 m510 m from centre |
| Little Green NurseryPre-school | SW11 | 16 places | Good | Clapham Junction 170 m800 m from centre |
| Little LearnersPre-school | SW11 | 24 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Wandsworth Common 920 m1.6 km from centre |
| Marmalade CatPre-school | SW11 | 60 places | Outstanding | Clapham Junction 620 m780 m from centre |
| MEplace BatterseaDay nurseryOfsted report for MEplace Battersea | SW11 | 61 places | Not yet inspected | Battersea Power 410 m1.9 km from centre |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery BatterseaDay nursery | SW11 | 75 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Imperial Wharf 710 m860 m from centre |
| Mouse House Nursery School SW11: The KindergartensPre-schoolOfsted report for Mouse House Nursery School SW11: The Kindergartens | SW11 | 95 places | Outstanding | Clapham Junction 710 m1.2 km from centre |
| Nest Embassy GardensDay nurseryOfsted report for Nest Embassy Gardens | SW11 | 88 places | Not yet inspected | Nine Elms 400 m2.4 km from centre |
| Nightingale 3 Montessori NurseryPre-schoolMontessori | SW11 | 32 places | Outstanding | Wandsworth Common 920 m1.6 km from centre |
| Northcote Montessori Independent Nursery SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Northcote Montessori Independent Nursery School | SW11 | 122 places | Good | Clapham Junction 820 m1.3 km from centre |
| Partou Lavender Hill Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nursery | SW11 | 69 places | Good | Clapham Junction 400 m400 m from centre |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, BatterseaSchool nursery class | SW11 | — | Early years: Good | Clapham Junction 600 m290 m from centre |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery class | SW11 | — | School inspection | Queenstown Road 1.0 km430 m from centre |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's CentreNursery school | SW11 | — | School inspection | Imperial Wharf 540 m1.2 km from centre |
| Sunshine Fruits Montessori Battersea ParkDay nurseryMontessori | SW11 | 93 places | Not yet inspected | Battersea Park 770 m720 m from centre |
| The Battersea Nursery And Pre-School AcademyDay nurseryOfsted report for The Battersea Nursery And Pre-School Academy | SW11 | 96 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Battersea Power 430 m2.3 km from centre |
| The Butterfly PreschoolDay nursery | SW11 | 28 places | Outstanding | Clapham Junction 1.1 km1.4 km from centre |
| The Little Red Hen Nursery SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for The Little Red Hen Nursery School | SW11 | 35 places | Good | Clapham Junction 610 m510 m from centre |
| Thomas's BatterseaIndependent school (early years) | SW11 | — | School inspection | Imperial Wharf 610 m1.0 km from centre |
| Thomas's ClaphamIndependent school (early years) | SW11 | — | School inspection | Clapham South 820 m1.6 km from centre |
| Westbridge AcademySchool nursery class | SW11 | — | School inspection | Imperial Wharf 800 m1.1 km from centre |
| Working Mums Daycare & Pre-schoolDay nursery | SW11 | 66 places | Good | Clapham Junction 860 m230 m from centre |
| York Gardens NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for York Gardens Nursery | SW11 | 24 places | Good | Clapham Junction 470 m880 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- SW11 46 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Clapham Junction | National Rail, Overground | 16 |
| Queenstown Road | National Rail | 6 |
| Battersea Park | National Rail, Overground | 5 |
Nurseries in Battersea: questions
How many nurseries are there in Battersea?
Our data lists 46 early-years settings in Battersea with 1,822 places: 26 day nurseries, 6 pre-schools, 1 nursery school, 9 school nursery classes and 4 independent-school settings.
How many Battersea nurseries are Outstanding?
Nurseries or pre-schools with a legacy Outstanding grade: 5; Good: 18. Settings with a new report card: 6, with 3 strong or exceptional in at least four of six areas. Settings with no result recorded: 3.
Which stations are near Battersea nurseries?
We list Clapham Junction (rail and Overground), Queenstown Road (rail) and Battersea Park (rail and Overground). Check each setting's postcode for the actual walk.
Are there Montessori nurseries in Battersea?
Settings with Montessori in their name: 3. As names are a rough indicator only, ask each one about its training, equipment and how the day is structured.
How do I apply for funded childcare in Battersea?
Start on GOV.UK if you work: approval gives an 11-digit code for the nursery to claim the hours, and you re-confirm it every 3 months. Support for two-year-olds is arranged through Wandsworth council's early years team. For three- and four-year-olds, contact your chosen nursery directly.