# Abacus Nursery Brixton

Abacus Nursery Brixton is a full-day nursery at 9 Knowle Close, LONDON, SW9 0TQ, in Brixton, Lambeth. It is registered for 55 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Abacus Kindergarten Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-brixton-2686087  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9 Knowle Close, LONDON, SW9 0TQ
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 020 3089 2655
- Website: https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/brixton-nursery
- Run by: [Abacus Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abacus-kindergarten-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2686087

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, 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/16/2686087

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2686087). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686087)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686087)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686087)

## Fees

Fees: 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

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 9 Knowle Close, LONDON, SW9 0TQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.466982,-0.114275

- Station: Brixton, 0.2 miles
- Station: Loughborough Junction, 0.5 miles
- Station: Stockwell, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Max Roach Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Slade Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Papa's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dora Boatemah Memorial Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wyck Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/wellbeing)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/brixton-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/wellbeing)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Stockwell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Loughborough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hill Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Van Gogh Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sudbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rosebuds Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosebuds-preschool-ey543533) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Brixton Garden Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brixton-garden-nursery-and-pre-school-2807039) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bunnies on the Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunnies-on-the-green-nursery-144090) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ferndale Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndale-road-day-nursery-ey100846) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Stockwell Gardens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stockwell-gardens-nursery-ey487129) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [German Kindergarten Brixton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/german-kindergarten-brixton-2857083) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Abacus Nursery Brixton opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Abacus Nursery Brixton take?

Abacus Nursery Brixton takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Abacus Nursery Brixton Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Abacus Nursery Brixton is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Abacus Nursery Brixton?

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

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

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

### How do I contact Abacus Nursery Brixton?

You can call 020 3089 2655 and visit myabacusnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686087)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (myabacusnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/brixton-nursery)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abacus+Nursery+School+Brixton&query_place_id=ChIJq8MVdroFdkgRDWjbAaFXv_Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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