# Raphael Nursery

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raphael-nursery-ey491478  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: All Nations Baptist Church, 12 Poynders Road, London, SW4 8NY
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 020 8616 1870
- Website: http://www.raphaelnursery.com/
- Run by: [Raphael Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/raphael-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY491478

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 March 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/EY491478

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY491478). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491478)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491478)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491478)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 4 April 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1493820)

## Fees

Fees 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

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: All Nations Baptist Church, 12 Poynders Road, London, SW4 8NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.450460,-0.141055

- Station: Clapham South, 0.3 miles
- Station: Balham, 0.7 miles
- Station: Clapham Common, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Agnes Riley Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Atkins Road Roundabout, 0.2 miles
- Park: Clapham Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bandstand Beds Community Garden, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/raphael-nursery-pedagogy)
- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/raphael-nursery-pedagogy)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/raphael-nursery-pedagogy)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/raphael-nursery-pedagogy)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/parent-information)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/parent-information)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/parent-information)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/bilingual-nursery-in-clapham)

### Care and routines

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/book-a-nursery-tour)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)

### Extras and activities

- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/bilingual-nursery-in-clapham)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/parent-information)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Alderbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Glenbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maytree Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Iqra Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodentops Abbeville Village Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentops-abbeville-village-limited-ey476153) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Elm Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-park-nursery-ey455615) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Learning Experience Balham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-experience-balham-2873528) |  |  | 06:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Weir Link Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-weir-link-nursery-ey496019) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Yukon Tots & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yukon-tots-and-preschool-2705506) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club Balham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-balham-2659329) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491478)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.raphaelnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Raphael+Nursery+-+Clapham&query_place_id=ChIJryF2y8oFdkgR3XuNRbov8Q8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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