# Gwendolen House Nursery School

Gwendolen House Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 37 & 39, Gwendolen Avenue, Putney, SW15 6EP, in Putney, Wandsworth. It is registered for 101 children and takes children aged from 6 months. It opens 07:30–19:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £170 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 27 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gwendolen-house-nursery-school-ey272177  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 37 & 39, Gwendolen Avenue, Putney, SW15 6EP
- Ages: from 6 months
- Opening hours: 07:30–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 101
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8704 1107
- Website: http://gwendolenhouse.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY272177

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2025, 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/EY272177

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY272177). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272177)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272177)
- Registered places: 101 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272177)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1571568)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £170 (£14.78 an hour) | £85 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £50

Source: nursery website (https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/creche), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–19:00
- Ages: from 6 months
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: 37 & 39, Gwendolen Avenue, Putney, SW15 6EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.458484,-0.223036

- Station: Putney, 0.4 miles
- Station: East Putney, 0.5 miles
- Station: Putney Bridge, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Putney Heath, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 27 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and describes itself as an inclusive setting. Cooking activities are named on its website. At its 2025 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Outstanding for overall effectiveness and Outstanding for quality of education.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-ethos-practice)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-ethos-practice)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/settling-in-sessions)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/settling-in-sessions)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-ethos-practice)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-ethos-practice)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a growing or allotment area and all-weather outdoor play. Outdoor play takes place daily.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-facilities)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/settling-in-sessions)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-facilities)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-facilities)

### Settling in

According to its website, flexible drop-in users have a one-hour settling-in session after registration, arranged by email. The session collects details about the child's needs, diet and routines and includes signing a Parental Agreement.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/creche)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-location-opening-times)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-location-opening-times)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-location-opening-times)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/creche)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/settling-in-sessions)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/creche)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/creche)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/creche)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/admissions-and-waiting-list-policy)

### Safety

At its 2025 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-location-opening-times)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://gwendolenhouse.com/visitors/our-ethos-practice)

### Getting a place

The nursery has a waiting list. Its website says families register online and pay a non-refundable £50 registration fee to join it, and should book a visit first. If offered a place, families confirm in writing and pay a deposit of two months' fees; the notice period to leave is 8 weeks.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putney High School GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Merlin School |  | 3–8 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Granard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hotham 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 |
| Prospect House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School, Putney | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Square One Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/square-one-nursery-school-123098) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Noddy's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noddys-nursery-school-2575761) | Outstanding |  | 07:20–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Putney Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-putney-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289996) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashburton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashburton-playgroup-ey283590) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Beehive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beehive-123074) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bee Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-nursery-school-123108) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Gwendolen House Nursery School cost?

Gwendolen House Nursery School publishes these fees: full day £170 for all ages and half day £85 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Gwendolen House Nursery School's opening hours?

Gwendolen House Nursery School opens 07:30–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Gwendolen House Nursery School take?

Gwendolen House Nursery School takes children aged from 6 months.

### What is Gwendolen House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gwendolen House Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gwendolen House Nursery School take?

Gwendolen House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 101 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Gwendolen House Nursery School?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Gwendolen House Nursery School.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Gwendolen House Nursery School?

Yes. Gwendolen House Nursery School lists a registration fee of £50.

### What approach does Gwendolen House Nursery School follow?

Gwendolen House Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Gwendolen House Nursery School have outdoor space?

Gwendolen House Nursery School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Gwendolen House Nursery School support children with SEND?

Gwendolen House Nursery School lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Gwendolen House Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Gwendolen House Nursery School?

You can call 020 8704 1107 and visit gwendolenhouse.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272177)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (gwendolenhouse.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://gwendolenhouse.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gwendolen+House+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJye2hdxoPdkgRigr3WWD7t3g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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