# Linden Tree Nursery Schools

Linden Tree Nursery Schools is a full-day nursery at 16A OLD TOWN, CLAPHAM, SW4 0JY, in Clapham, Lambeth. It is registered for 37 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Thu; 08:00–18:00, Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (February 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. Its published full-day fee is £133 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It is run by Linden Tree Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-schools-2752627  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 16A OLD TOWN, CLAPHAM, SW4 0JY
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:30, Mon–Thu; 08:00–18:00, Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 37
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3900 2737
- Website: https://www.ltns.org.uk/
- Run by: [Linden Tree Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/linden-tree-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2752627

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 February 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/16/2752627

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2752627). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752627)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752627)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752627)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1974310)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £133 (£12.67 an hour) | £78 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £300
- Deposit: £250
- Deposit: £1,000

Source: nursery website (https://www.ltns.org.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–18:30
- Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: 16A OLD TOWN, CLAPHAM, SW4 0JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.464596,-0.141721

- Station: Clapham Common, 0.2 miles
- Station: Clapham High Street, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wandsworth Road, 0.4 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clapham Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Grafton Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: Holy Trinity Churchyard, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Paul's Churchyard, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heathbrook Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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 in-the-moment planning and a nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching 'Strong standard' and achievement 'Strong standard'. Its website describes the nursery as an inclusive setting.

- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/lunchcover)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees.

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/fees)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/fees)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ltns.org.uk/admissions-policy)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

### Getting a place

Its website says families complete the registration form on the website, wait on the waiting list for a provisional offer, then accept it and pay a £250 deposit per booking day and a £300 enrolment fee. The nursery has a waiting list, a £300 registration fee and a notice to leave of 8 weeks. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## 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 | 0.2 miles |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Heathbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 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 |
| Belleville Wix Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Eaton House the Manor School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Parkgate House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| John Burns Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Linden Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-school-ey387820) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Willow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-nursery-ey472880) | Outstanding |  | 08:15–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Woodentops Clapham Old Town](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentops-clapham-old-town-2886470) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Clapham Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clapham-montessori-144049) | Outstanding |  | 08:55–15:30 | 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 |
| [Blooming Years Nursery Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-schools-ey550090) | Good | £115 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Linden Tree Nursery Schools cost?

Linden Tree Nursery Schools publishes these fees: full day £133 for all ages and half day £78 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Linden Tree Nursery Schools offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Linden Tree Nursery Schools offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Linden Tree Nursery Schools offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Linden Tree Nursery Schools offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Linden Tree Nursery Schools's opening hours?

Linden Tree Nursery Schools opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Thu; 08:00–18:00, Fri.

### Is Linden Tree Nursery Schools open all year?

Yes, Linden Tree Nursery Schools is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Linden Tree Nursery Schools take?

Linden Tree Nursery Schools takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Linden Tree Nursery Schools's Ofsted rating?

Linden Tree Nursery Schools was inspected on 20 February 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 Linden Tree Nursery Schools take?

Linden Tree Nursery Schools is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Linden Tree Nursery Schools?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Linden Tree Nursery Schools.

### Does Linden Tree Nursery Schools accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Linden Tree Nursery Schools accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Linden Tree Nursery Schools?

Yes. Linden Tree Nursery Schools lists a registration fee of £300, a deposit of £250 and a deposit of £1,000.

### Who runs Linden Tree Nursery Schools?

Linden Tree Nursery Schools is run by Linden Tree Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What approach does Linden Tree Nursery Schools follow?

Linden Tree Nursery Schools's website describes its approach as: In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.

### Does Linden Tree Nursery Schools have outdoor space?

Linden Tree Nursery Schools lists: Own garden.

### Does Linden Tree Nursery Schools support children with SEND?

Linden Tree Nursery Schools lists: Inclusive setting.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752627)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ltns.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.ltns.org.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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