# Toad Hall Nursery School

Toad Hall Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 37 St. Marys Gardens, Kennington, London, SE11 4UF, in Lambeth. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 08:30–16:30, Mon–Thu; 08:30–13:00, Fri. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-school-144720  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 37 St. Marys Gardens, Kennington, London, SE11 4UF
- Opening hours: 08:30–16:30, Mon–Thu; 08:30–13:00, Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 020 7735 5087
- Website: http://www.toadhallnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 144720

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144720

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 144720). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144720)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144720)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144720)

## 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 Thursday: 08:30–16:30
- Friday: 08:30–13:00

## Getting there

Address: 37 St. Marys Gardens, Kennington, London, SE11 4UF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.493162,-0.109447

- Station: Kennington, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Elephant & Castle, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Lambeth North, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lambeth Walk Doorstep Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Reedworth Street Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: West Square Gardens, 0.2 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Octavia House Schools, London |  | 5–17 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Crampton Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Vauxhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Pelican Nursery at ABS](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pelican-nursery-at-abs-2894630) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hurley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurley-pre-school-144055) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-jay-nursery-lambeth-ey495427) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Pelican Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pelican-nursery-ey473768) | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Pelican Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pelican-nursery-ey473757) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [1st Place at the Elephant](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-place-at-the-elephant-2741844) | Good | £104 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Toad Hall Nursery School's opening hours?

Toad Hall Nursery School opens 08:30–16:30, Mon–Thu; 08:30–13:00, Fri.

### What is Toad Hall Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Toad Hall Nursery School was inspected on 21 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Toad Hall Nursery School take?

Toad Hall Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Toad Hall Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Toad Hall Nursery School?

You can call 020 7735 5087 and visit www.toadhallnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144720)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Toad+Hall+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ0bD-OpYEdkgRJvgtsk75iVU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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