# Abacus Ark Nursery

Abacus Ark Nursery is a full-day nursery at St Paul's Church, St Johns Hill, London, SW11 1SH, in Clapham Junction, Wandsworth. It is registered for 95 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 25 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Abacus Ark2 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-ark-nursery-ey497084  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Paul's Church, St Johns Hill, London, SW11 1SH
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 95
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7624 5718
- Website: http://www.abacusark.com/
- Run by: [Abacus Ark2 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abacus-ark2-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY497084

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497084

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY497084). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497084)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497084)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497084)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1573205)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Weeks open: 50 a year

## Getting there

Address: St Paul's Church, St Johns Hill, London, SW11 1SH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.460885,-0.175255

- Station: Clapham Junction, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wandsworth Town, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wandsworth Common, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bolingbroke Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Petergate Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: York Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Falcon Glade, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wandsworth there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/faqs-2)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/faqs-2)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/faqs-2)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/faqs-2)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/parenting-through-the-early-years)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/faqs-2)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/tuition-support)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/faqs-2)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://abacusark.com/faqs-2)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Park House School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Faith's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Falconbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Belleville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Allfarthing Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ark Start, John Archer](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-john-archer-2601916) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Wandsworth Common Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wandsworth-common-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey343093) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Abacus Ark Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-ark-preschool-2736638) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fledglings on the Common](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-on-the-common-ey467365) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-nursery-2672141) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mouse House Nursery School SW11: The Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mouse-house-nursery-school-sw11-the-kindergartens-ey366864) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–16:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Abacus Ark Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Abacus Ark Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Abacus Ark Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Abacus Ark Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Abacus Ark Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Abacus Ark Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Abacus Ark Nursery's opening hours?

Abacus Ark Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Abacus Ark Nursery open all year?

Yes, Abacus Ark Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What is Abacus Ark Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abacus Ark Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abacus Ark Nursery take?

Abacus Ark Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Abacus Ark Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Abacus Ark Nursery.

### Does Abacus Ark Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Abacus Ark Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Abacus Ark Nursery?

Abacus Ark Nursery is run by Abacus Ark2 Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Abacus Ark Nursery follow?

Abacus Ark Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### What is the nearest station to Abacus Ark Nursery?

Clapham Junction is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abacus Ark Nursery?

You can call 020 7624 5718 and visit www.abacusark.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497084)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.abacusark.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.abacusark.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abacus+Ark+Nursery+Schools%2C+Clapham+Junction&query_place_id=ChIJO9dGJ5AFdkgRiBJE9OX9uCI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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