# South Bank Colleges (Lambeth College) Nursery

South Bank Colleges (Lambeth College) Nursery is a full-day nursery at Lambeth College: Clapham Centre, 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL, in Clapham Park, Lambeth. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-bank-colleges-lambeth-college-nursery-144680  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lambeth College: Clapham Centre, 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL
- Ofsted URN: 144680

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144680

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 144680). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144680)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144680)

## 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 College: Clapham Centre, 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.458706,-0.141410

- Station: Clapham Common, 0.3 miles
- Station: Clapham South, 0.5 miles
- Station: Clapham High Street, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clapham Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Holy Trinity Churchyard, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bandstand Beds Community Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grafton Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.1 miles |
| Bonneville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Clapham Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Eaton House the Manor School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Iqra Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Belleville Wix Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Glenbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clapham Park Montessori and Infant Community](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clapham-park-montessori-and-infant-community-ey337464) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Blooming Years Nursery Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-schools-ey550090) | Good | £115 | 07:30–18:30 | 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 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Willow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-nursery-ey472880) | Outstanding |  | 08:15–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Linden Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-school-ey387820) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Linden Tree Nursery Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-schools-2752627) | Report card Feb 2026 | £133 | 08:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is South Bank Colleges (Lambeth College) Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated South Bank Colleges (Lambeth College) Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 25 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### What is the nearest station to South Bank Colleges (Lambeth College) Nursery?

Clapham Common is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144680)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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