# Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Bridge Lane, Battersea, London, SW11 3AD, in Battersea, Wandsworth. It is registered for 66 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bridge Lane Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-lane-nursery-ltd-ey281653  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bridge Lane, Battersea, London, SW11 3AD
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 66
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7978 4457
- Website: http://bridgelanenursery.com/
- Run by: [Bridge Lane Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bridge-lane-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY281653

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281653

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 6 January 2026:

- Does well: "Children show confidence, curiosity and engagement in daily routines and play."
- Does well: "Children demonstrate positive behaviour."
- Does well: "Children's welfare and wellbeing are prioritised through attentive and responsive care."
- Should do better: "Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards."
- Should do better: "They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281653

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2004 (Reference EY281653). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281653)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281653)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281653)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1571445)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £350

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

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Bridge Lane, Battersea, London, SW11 3AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.473706,-0.166385

- Station: Clapham Junction, 0.6 miles
- Station: Imperial Wharf, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: Battersea Park, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Battersea Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Latchmere Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Falcon Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Shillington Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fred Wells Gardens, 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 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/healthy-food)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/healthy-food)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/healthy-food)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/healthy-food)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/meal-times)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/healthy-food)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/Ofsted_2015_Bridge_Lane_Outstanding_EY281653__7.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/settling)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/opening-times)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/opening-times)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/opening-times)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/admissions-policy)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/admissions-policy)

### Building and safety

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/data-protection-gdpr-privacy-notice-0)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/our-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://bridgelanenursery.com/healthy-food)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ecole de Battersea |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thomas's Battersea |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westbridge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Falconbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Working Mums Daycare & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/working-mums-daycare-and-pre-school-ey497201) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ethelburga Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ethelburga-early-years-ey289376) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Little Red Hen Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-red-hen-nursery-school-ey403121) | Good |  | 09:30–12:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Battersea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-battersea-ey560540) | Report card May 2026 | £93.64 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Fledglings Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-kindergarten-ey467355) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Thomas's Battersea Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thomass-battersea-kindergarten-ey405271) | Good |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd open all year?

Yes, Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd take?

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd was inspected on 6 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd take?

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd?

Yes. Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd lists a registration fee of £350.

### Who runs Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd?

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd is run by Bridge Lane Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd follow?

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd have outdoor space?

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd lists: Own garden.

### Does Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd support children with SEND?

Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd?

Clapham Junction is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd?

You can call 020 7978 4457 and visit bridgelanenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281653)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (bridgelanenursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://bridgelanenursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bridge+Lane+Nursery+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJ6RW1CnUFdkgR_Y503h7AEEo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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