# Abacus Early Learning Nursery

Abacus Early Learning Nursery is a full-day nursery at 11 Thurlby Road, LONDON, SE27 0RN, in West Norwood, Lambeth. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Abacus Kindergarten Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-early-learning-nursery-ey486975  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Thurlby Road, LONDON, SE27 0RN
- Registered places: 45
- Run by: [Abacus Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abacus-kindergarten-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY486975

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 September 2022, 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/EY486975

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY486975). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486975)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486975)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486975)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/950570)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lambeth that publish fees charge £85–£130 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 11 Thurlby Road, LONDON, SE27 0RN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.430279,-0.110411

- Station: West Norwood, 0.3 miles
- Station: Tulse Hill, 0.7 miles
- Station: Streatham Hill, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Park: Peregrine Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Valley Road playing fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Unigate Wood, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Luke's Memorial Garden, 0.3 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 Lambeth there are about 2.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sunnyhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dunraven School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hitherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Crown Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Livity School |  | 2–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabet-lanes-nursery-and-pre-school-ey454218) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Stars Nursery and Wrap Around Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-stars-nursery-and-wrap-around-childcare-2851873) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dunelm Grove Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunelm-grove-pre-school-144053) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Chapel House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-chapel-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey441905) | Inadequate |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ministars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ministars-day-nursery-ey552343) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Norwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-norwood-ey552205) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abacus Early Learning Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abacus Early Learning Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abacus Early Learning Nursery take?

Abacus Early Learning Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Abacus Early Learning Nursery?

Abacus Early Learning Nursery is run by Abacus Kindergarten Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Abacus Early Learning Nursery?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486975)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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