Full-day nursery in Poynders Parade, Lambeth
Raphael Nursery
All Nations Baptist Church, 12 Poynders Road, London, SW4 8NY · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since June 2015Reference EY491478Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 13 March 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places85 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating4 (Good)inspected 4 April 2023Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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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
- 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
All Nations Baptist Church, 12 Poynders Road, London, SW4 8NY · More nurseries in SW4
Stations
- Clapham South9 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Balham17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Clapham Common20 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Rudloe Road, Poynders Court and Poynders Road / Clarence Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Agnes Riley Gardens3 min walk
- Atkins Road Roundabout6 min walk
- Clapham Common8 min walk
- Bandstand Beds Community Garden12 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Raphael Nursery is a full-day nursery at All Nations Baptist Church, 12 Poynders Road, London, SW4 8NY, in Poynders Parade, Lambeth. It is registered for 85 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Raphael Nursery Limited.
Run by Raphael Nursery Limited (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- BilingualSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Woodentops Abbeville Village LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Elm Park NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| The Learning Experience BalhamFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 06:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| The Weir Link NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Yukon Tots & PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| N Family Club BalhamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Poynders Parade9
- All nurseries in Lambeth112
- All nurseries in SW415
- Nurseries near Clapham South station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Bonneville Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.2 miles
- Alderbrook Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2024 0.4 miles
- Henry Cavendish Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.4 miles
- The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten ages 0–11has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Glenbrook Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.4 miles
- Maytree Nursery School Nurseryages 2–4has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.4 miles
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.5 miles
- Iqra Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Raphael Nursery's opening hours?
Raphael Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Raphael Nursery open all year?
Yes, Raphael Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What is Raphael Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Raphael Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Raphael Nursery take?
Raphael Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.
Who runs Raphael Nursery?
Raphael Nursery is run by Raphael Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Raphael Nursery follow?
Raphael Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Bilingual, In-the-moment planning, School readiness programme and Early phonics.
Does Raphael Nursery have outdoor space?
Raphael Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to Raphael Nursery?
Clapham South is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Raphael Nursery?
You can call 020 8616 1870 and visit www.raphaelnursery.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.raphaelnursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY491478 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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