# The Montessori School

The Montessori School is a full-day nursery at 102 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JJ, in Balham, Wandsworth. It is registered for 51 children. It opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Montessori School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-school-ey370786  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 102 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JJ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 020 8673 8037
- Website: https://www.themontessorischool.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Montessori School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-montessori-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY370786

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 June 2022, 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/EY370786

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2008 (Reference EY370786). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370786)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370786)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370786)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 102 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.447085,-0.155723

- Station: Balham, 0.3 miles
- Station: Wandsworth Common, 0.4 miles
- Station: Clapham South, 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nightingale Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wandsworth Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Clapham Common, 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 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)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Balham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hornsby House School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alderbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ravenstone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Eveline Day School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Starlings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-starlings-2724385) | Good | £90 | 09:15–15:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Grove Hall Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-hall-nursery-ltd-ey416962) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [345 Nursery School Balham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/345-nursery-school-balham-ey480363) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Apples And Honey Nightingale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apples-and-honey-nightingale-2526309) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Balham Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balham-rainbow-nursery-ey489238) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Link Chinese Limited Alderbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/link-chinese-limited-alderbrook-2811946) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Montessori School's opening hours?

The Montessori School opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Montessori School Outstanding at its inspection on 10 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Montessori School take?

The Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Montessori School?

The Montessori School is run by The Montessori School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Montessori School?

Balham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Montessori School?

You can call 020 8673 8037 and visit www.themontessorischool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370786)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Montessori+School&query_place_id=ChIJ9wPahMYFdkgRvLbS82h7f2o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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