# School Outdoors Dulwich

School Outdoors Dulwich is a full-day nursery at Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, London, SE24 9HE, in Herne Hill, Southwark. It is registered for 25 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Under the Willow Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/school-outdoors-dulwich-2552436  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, London, SE24 9HE
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07952 519646
- Website: http://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/
- Run by: [Under the Willow Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/under-the-willow-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2552436

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552436

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2552436). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552436)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552436)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552436)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Southwark that publish fees charge £72.50–£110 a day for under-2s (11 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Herne Hill Velodrome, 104 Burbage Road, London, SE24 9HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.449824,-0.091043

- Station: North Dulwich, 0.4 miles
- Station: Herne Hill, 0.6 miles
- Station: West Dulwich, 0.6 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Dulwich Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Belair Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sunray Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brockwell Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Peabody Hill Wood, 0.5 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 Southwark there are about 3.1 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 Montessori, Forest school and a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Activities named on its website include music classes, sports coaching, cooking activities, library visits and STEM activities.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/copy-of-our-team)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/curriculum)

### Food

Its website says the nursery provides organic food, vegan options, breakfast and healthy snacks, and runs an allergy-aware kitchen.

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/food)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/food)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/food)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/food)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/food)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a mud kitchen, all-weather outdoor play, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/copy-of-our-philosophy)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/faqs)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/outdoor-education)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/extra-curricular-activities)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/faqs)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in takes place over up to three sessions: about 1 hour on day 1 with a parent, about 3 hours on day 2 with the parent nearby, and about 5 hours on day 3 with the parent leaving. Sessions need not be consecutive, and each child is allocated a key person.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/faqs)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/faqs)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/faqs)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/faqs)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/faqs)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/holiday-camps)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2022 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/PARENTPARTNERSHIP)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/curriculum)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/extra-curricular-activities)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/extra-curricular-activities)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/food)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/extra-curricular-activities)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/faqs)

### Getting a place

Its website says families apply by sending an enquiry through the online contact form.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Judith Kerr Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School |  | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Rosendale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| James Allen's Girls' School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Herne Hill School |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alleyn's School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-dulwich-sports-ground-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey480721) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Halfmoon Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/halfmoon-montessori-nursery-ey251250) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rock Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-club-2881257) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Under the Willow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/under-the-willow-nursery-ey453559) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Partou Turney Road Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-turney-road-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey240021) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [German Kindergarten North Dulwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/german-kindergarten-north-dulwich-ey469412) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are School Outdoors Dulwich's opening hours?

School Outdoors Dulwich opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does School Outdoors Dulwich take?

School Outdoors Dulwich takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is School Outdoors Dulwich's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated School Outdoors Dulwich Good at its inspection on 4 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can School Outdoors Dulwich take?

School Outdoors Dulwich is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs School Outdoors Dulwich?

School Outdoors Dulwich is run by Under the Willow Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does School Outdoors Dulwich follow?

School Outdoors Dulwich's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does School Outdoors Dulwich have outdoor space?

School Outdoors Dulwich lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Mud kitchen, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to School Outdoors Dulwich?

North Dulwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact School Outdoors Dulwich?

You can call 07952 519646 and visit www.schooloutdoors.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552436)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.schooloutdoors.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.schooloutdoors.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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