# The Little Red Hen Nursery School

The Little Red Hen Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Christ Church Battersea, Cabul Road, London, SW11 2PN, in Battersea, Wandsworth. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:30–12:30, Mon–Tue; 09:30–12:30, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-red-hen-nursery-school-ey403121  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Christ Church Battersea, Cabul Road, London, SW11 2PN
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:30–12:30, Mon–Tue; 09:30–12:30, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 35
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8778 4832
- Website: http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY403121

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 2023, 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/EY403121

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2009 (Reference EY403121). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403121)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403121)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403121)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £80

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Tuesday: 09:30–12:30
- Friday: 09:30–12:30
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Christ Church Battersea, Cabul Road, London, SW11 2PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.470262,-0.169701

- Station: Clapham Junction, 0.4 miles
- Station: Imperial Wharf, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shillington Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Falcon Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Fred Wells Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Falcon Glade, 0.3 miles
- Park: Latchmere Recreation Ground, 0.3 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 Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/prospectus)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/day-in-the-life)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/day-in-the-life)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/uploads/pdf/Prospectus2025-2026.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| L'Ecole de Battersea |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Falconbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thomas's Battersea |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westbridge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Destiny Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/destiny-kids-nursery-ey443096) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Fledglings Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-kindergarten-ey467355) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Battersea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-battersea-ey560540) | Report card May 2026 | £93.64 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Working Mums Daycare & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/working-mums-daycare-and-pre-school-ey497201) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bridge Lane Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-lane-nursery-ltd-ey281653) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Keys/caius House Afterschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-keys-caius-house-afterschool-ey558376) | Good |  | 08:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does The Little Red Hen Nursery School offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. The Little Red Hen Nursery School offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does The Little Red Hen Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. The Little Red Hen Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are The Little Red Hen Nursery School's opening hours?

The Little Red Hen Nursery School opens 09:30–12:30, Mon–Tue; 09:30–12:30, Fri.

### Is The Little Red Hen Nursery School open all year?

No. The Little Red Hen Nursery School is open term time only.

### What ages does The Little Red Hen Nursery School take?

The Little Red Hen Nursery School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is The Little Red Hen Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Red Hen Nursery School Good at its inspection on 13 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Red Hen Nursery School take?

The Little Red Hen Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at The Little Red Hen Nursery School?

Meals are not included in the fees at The Little Red Hen Nursery School.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Little Red Hen Nursery School?

Yes. The Little Red Hen Nursery School lists a registration fee of £80.

### What approach does The Little Red Hen Nursery School follow?

The Little Red Hen Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does The Little Red Hen Nursery School have outdoor space?

The Little Red Hen Nursery School lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Red Hen Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact The Little Red Hen Nursery School?

You can call 020 8778 4832 and visit www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403121)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thelittleredhennursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+Red+Hen+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ-brzgZ4FdkgRilRdOz-OCUY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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