# Woodentops Clapham Old Town

Woodentops Clapham Old Town is a full-day nursery at Rectory Grove Centre, Rectory Grove, LONDON, SW4 0EL, in Clapham, Lambeth. It is registered for 76 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentops-clapham-old-town-2886470  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rectory Grove Centre, Rectory Grove, LONDON, SW4 0EL
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 020 4642 1088
- Website: https://www.woodentopsnurseries.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2886470

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2886470). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886470)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886470)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886470)

## 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 Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Rectory Grove Centre, Rectory Grove, LONDON, SW4 0EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.465750,-0.141280

- Station: Clapham Common, 0.3 miles
- Station: Clapham High Street, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wandsworth Road, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grafton Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: Clapham Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Paul's Churchyard, 0.2 miles
- Park: Holy Trinity Churchyard, 0.2 miles
- Park: Heathbrook Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it follows a play-based EYFS curriculum.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://woodentopsnurseries.com/day-in-the-life)

### Food

The nursery's website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://woodentopsnurseries.com/suppertime)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://woodentopsnurseries.com/suppertime)

### Settling in

According to its website, settling in involves three free sessions on consecutive days before the child starts: a 2-hour first visit with the team in the room, a second 2-hour session that includes lunch, and a longer third session of about four hours. Some children build up sessions gradually over the first month. Care details on the website include a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://woodentopsnurseries.com/day-in-the-life)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://woodentopsnurseries.com/SW4)

### Getting a place

Its website says families visit for a show round, then submit a completed registration form directly to the nursery they want to attend. If no place is available there, the nurseries may offer one at the other building.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Heathbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Belleville Wix Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| 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 | 0.5 miles |
| Eaton House the Manor School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| John Burns Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Griffin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Linden Tree Nursery Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-schools-2752627) | Report card Feb 2026 | £133 | 08:00–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Linden Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-school-ey387820) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Willow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-nursery-ey472880) | Outstanding |  | 08:15–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Clapham Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clapham-montessori-144049) | Outstanding |  | 08:55–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Clapham Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-clapham-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey304965) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Woodentops Clapham Old Town's opening hours?

Woodentops Clapham Old Town opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Woodentops Clapham Old Town take?

Woodentops Clapham Old Town is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### What approach does Woodentops Clapham Old Town follow?

Woodentops Clapham Old Town's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### What is the nearest station to Woodentops Clapham Old Town?

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

### How do I contact Woodentops Clapham Old Town?

You can call 020 4642 1088 and visit www.woodentopsnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886470)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.woodentopsnurseries.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.woodentopsnurseries.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodentops+Clapham+Old+Town&query_place_id=ChIJG1YTXnAFdkgRwwsC0ME-X-0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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