# Clapham Montessori

Clapham Montessori is a full-day nursery at St Paul's Community Centre, St. Paul's Church, Rectory Grove, London, SW4 0DX, in Clapham, Lambeth. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged from 3 years. It opens 08:55–15:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clapham-montessori-144049  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Paul's Community Centre, St. Paul's Church, Rectory Grove, London, SW4 0DX
- Ages: from 3 years
- Opening hours: 08:55–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 26
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7622 3919
- Website: https://www.claphammanor.lambeth.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 144049

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144049

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 144049). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144049)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144049)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144049)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

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: 08:55–15:30
- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: St Paul's Community Centre, St. Paul's Church, Rectory Grove, London, SW4 0DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.464629,-0.137432

- Station: Clapham Common, 0.2 miles
- Station: Clapham High Street, 0.2 miles
- Station: Clapham North, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grafton Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Clapham Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Holy Trinity Churchyard, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Paul's Churchyard, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heathbrook Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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## 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness Outstanding and quality of education Outstanding.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.claphammanor.lambeth.sch.uk/curriculum-core-purpose-statement)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.claphammanor.lambeth.sch.uk/nursery-session-times-and-attendance-options)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.claphammanor.lambeth.sch.uk/nursery-session-times-and-attendance-options)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection found safeguarding effective.

### Getting a place

Its website says families obtain an application form from the school office or download it, then return it with proof of identity. Families are invited to visit the school after applying, and places are offered subject to availability, with parents confirming acceptance. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Heathbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Larkhall Primary Campus | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Belleville Wix Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eaton House the Manor School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Griffin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Anglo Spanish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anglo-spanish-day-nursery-144080) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Willow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-nursery-ey472880) | Outstanding |  | 08:15–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Linden Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-school-ey387820) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Woodentops Clapham Old Town](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentops-clapham-old-town-2886470) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Linden Tree Nursery Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-schools-2752627) | Report card Feb 2026 | £133 | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-clapham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey477590) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Clapham Montessori offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Clapham Montessori offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Clapham Montessori's opening hours?

Clapham Montessori opens 08:55–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Clapham Montessori take?

Clapham Montessori takes children aged from 3 years.

### What is Clapham Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clapham Montessori Outstanding at its inspection on 7 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clapham Montessori take?

Clapham Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What approach does Clapham Montessori follow?

Clapham Montessori's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### What is the nearest station to Clapham Montessori?

Clapham Common is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Clapham Montessori?

You can call 020 7622 3919 and visit www.claphammanor.lambeth.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144049)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.claphammanor.lambeth.sch.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.claphammanor.lambeth.sch.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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