# Alton Community Playschool

Alton Community Playschool is a sessional pre-school at Fontley Way, Roehampton, London, SW15 4LY, in Putney Vale, Wandsworth. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alton-community-playschool-ey428900  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fontley Way, Roehampton, London, SW15 4LY
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 020 8780 9100
- Ofsted URN: EY428900

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 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/EY428900

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY428900). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428900)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428900)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428900)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1573092)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00

## Getting there

Address: Fontley Way, Roehampton, London, SW15 4LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.447035,-0.244739

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Putney Heath, 0.3 miles
- Park: Richmond Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Alton Activity Centre, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Roehampton Church Forest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mosaic Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Eastwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Alton School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ibstock Place School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Granard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Strides Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-strides-nursery-2821297) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Eastwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastwood-day-nursery-2858083) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Forest Folk Putney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-putney-2557645) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ashburton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashburton-playgroup-ey283590) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Beehive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beehive-123074) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Keren's Nursery Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerens-nursery-wimbledon-2749378) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Alton Community Playschool's opening hours?

Alton Community Playschool opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Alton Community Playschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alton Community Playschool Good at its inspection on 1 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alton Community Playschool take?

Alton Community Playschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Alton Community Playschool?

Barnes is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alton Community Playschool?

You can call 020 8780 9100.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428900)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alton+Community+Playschool&query_place_id=ChIJC7zug9wOdkgRBpJPjVjiwlg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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