# Abacus Nursery School Abacus Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Abacus Nursery School, Laitwood Road, LONDON, SW12 9QH, in Balham, Wandsworth. It is registered for 80 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 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Abacus Kindergarten Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-school-ey369276 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Abacus Nursery School, Laitwood Road, LONDON, SW12 9QH - Ages: 9 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 80 - Phone: 020 8675 8093 - Website: https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/balham-nursery - Run by: [Abacus Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abacus-kindergarten-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY369276 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 February 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/EY369276 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2008 (Reference EY369276). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369276) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369276) - Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369276) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1572538) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 9 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: Abacus Nursery School, Laitwood Road, LONDON, SW12 9QH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.444363,-0.145241 - Station: Balham, 0.3 miles - Station: Clapham South, 0.6 miles - Station: Wandsworth Common, 0.8 miles - 1 bus stop within 400 m - Park: Tooting Bec Common, 0.2 miles - Park: Agnes Riley Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: Atkins Road Roundabout, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Tooting Triangle Natural Play Space, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/yourstory) ### Food - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/wellbeing) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/s/Weekly-Menu-1-2023-3.pdf) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/s/Weekly-Menu-1-2023-3.pdf) ### Outdoors - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum) ### Building and safety - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/balham-nursery) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/wellbeing) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Henry Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Alderbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Telferscot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Ravenstone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Balham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten | | 0–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Woodward Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodward-nursery-2794835) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [The Weir Link Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-weir-link-nursery-ey496019) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Balham Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balham-rainbow-nursery-ey489238) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Wellington's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellingtons-nursery-ey544415) | Good | £110 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Link Chinese Limited Alderbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/link-chinese-limited-alderbrook-2811946) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [345 Nursery School Balham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/345-nursery-school-balham-ey480363) | Good | | 08:30–15:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Abacus Nursery School's opening hours? Abacus Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Abacus Nursery School take? Abacus Nursery School takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. ### What is Abacus Nursery School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Abacus Nursery School Good at its inspection on 15 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Abacus Nursery School take? Abacus Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time. ### Who runs Abacus Nursery School? Abacus Nursery School is run by Abacus Kindergarten Limited, which runs 6 nurseries. ### What approach does Abacus Nursery School follow? Abacus Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Nature-based approach. ### Does Abacus Nursery School have outdoor space? Abacus Nursery School lists: Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to Abacus Nursery School? Balham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Abacus Nursery School? You can call 020 8675 8093 and visit myabacusnursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369276) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (myabacusnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/balham-nursery) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abacus+Nursery+School+Balham&query_place_id=ChIJmRrJhs4FdkgRpciyfhoG4xY) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.