Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools), London
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) in detail
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) in its own words
In its own words: "At Dolphin School, learning is full of life, laughter and purpose. Nestled just off Northcote Road in Battersea, we’re a small, independent Christian prep school for girls and boys aged 2-11 - where every child is truly known, nurtured and celebrated."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher of this vibrant and unique school, I feel a deep sense of privilege to lead a community that so beautifully balances academic excellence with character development. Nestled just off the Northcote Road, Dolphin is a small, co-educational Christian school for children aged 2-11."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 9 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Wandsworth
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) are Emanuel School (0.3 miles, selective); Thomas's Clapham (0.3 miles); Broomwood Prep - Boys (0.4 miles); and Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls (0.6 miles).
Emanuel SchoolThomas's ClaphamBroomwood Prep - BoysBroomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls
Who goes there
In 2026, 21 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 3 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Clapham Junction Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Salcott Road (->s), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 16 February 2011, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
2 December 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
4 October 2022
Regulatory Compliance
20 June 2018
Short Visit
5 December 2016
Integrated
19 May 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)
Word on the Street
1 Oct 2026
How To Apply
30 Sep 2026
Dolphin Nursery Northcote
30 Sep 2026
Fees
30 Sep 2026
Current Staff Vacancies
27 Sep 2026
Open Morning - 08 October 2026
24 Sep 2026
From Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)'s website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 183
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 34
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 183 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 34 serious and 149 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
31 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
45%
Available places
140 pupils
311 places
171 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
140
Total Pupils
63
Boys
77
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)
Questions parents ask about Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)
When was Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) last inspected?
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
How many pupils go to Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)?
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) has around 140 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)?
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 183 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 34 serious and 149 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 31 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)?
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) is at 106 Northcote Road, Battersea, London, SW11 6QW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)