# Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth

Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth is a full-day nursery at Lambeth Walk Day Nursery, Longton House, London, SE11 6LU, in Lambeth. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-jay-nursery-lambeth-ey495427  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lambeth Walk Day Nursery, Longton House, London, SE11 6LU
- Registered places: 80
- Ofsted URN: EY495427

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 February 2024, 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/EY495427

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY495427). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495427)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495427)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495427)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/483022)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lambeth Walk Day Nursery, Longton House, London, SE11 6LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.494227,-0.115490

- Station: Lambeth North, 0.4 miles
- Station: Kennington, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Elephant & Castle, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Archbishop's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Old Paradise Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Mary's Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Octavia House Schools, London |  | 5–17 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Evelina Hospital School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Vauxhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toad Hall Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-school-144720) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:30–16:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [St Thomas' Hospital Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-hospital-day-nursery-ey268854) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Pelican Nursery at ABS](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pelican-nursery-at-abs-2894630) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Agnes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-agnes-nursery-2633012) | Good | £121 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Hurley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurley-pre-school-144055) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Pelican Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pelican-nursery-ey473757) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth Good at its inspection on 5 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth take?

Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495427)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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