Eastwood Nursery School, London
Eastwood Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eastwood Nursery School in detail
Eastwood Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Eastwood comprises of a maintained nursery school (a Council-run school for children under the age of 5) and a non-profit private day nursery. Both the Nursery School and Day Nursery are equally important and together provide a comprehensive range of services to local babies and young children and their families."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
34.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (22%), Asian (22%) and Black (22%).
In 2026, 3 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Barnes Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mount Angelus Road, 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 233 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649).
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 GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from July 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery excels at helping children develop confidence and independence through carefully planned learning that builds on their interests. Staff are warm, caring, and highly skilled at asking questions that stretch children's thinking. Children leave exceptionally well-prepared for school with strong social skills, a love of learning, and a wide range of knowledge and experiences.
Key Strengths
- Highly skilled staff who reflect on learning daily and make adjustments to support all children, including those with SEND
- Rich and ambitious curriculum designed with precision, with children gaining extensive knowledge across all areas of learning
- Excellent social and emotional development - children are well-behaved, collaborative, and show care for one another
- Strong inclusion practices with creative adaptations to help all children access learning
- Extensive enrichment activities including cultural celebrations, theatre visits, and community engagement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with well-trained, vigilant staff, prompt referrals to external agencies, and appropriate vetting procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, visits to local home for older people, pond dipping, time capsule project, cultural festivals and celebrations (Christmas, Eid)
Eastwood Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children thrive in a warm, welcoming environment with rich, well-planned activities and strong interactions with skilled staff.
At a Glance
34.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Eastwood Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eastwood Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Eastwood Nursery School is in Wandsworth; for families living there:
Apply to Wandsworth for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 52
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 42 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
8 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
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.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
9.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
32
Total Pupils
14
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
16.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Eastwood Nursery School
What is Eastwood Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Eastwood Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Eastwood Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Eastwood Nursery School is oversubscribed, Wandsworth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Eastwood Nursery School?
Eastwood Nursery School has around 32 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Eastwood Nursery School?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming Eastwood Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Eastwood Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 42 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 8 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 Eastwood Nursery School?
Eastwood Nursery School is at 168 Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 4EU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)