Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre, London
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre in detail
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £8 per session.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 44.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (40%), Mixed (21%) and White British (19%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (19.1%) 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 Underground station is Brixton Underground Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Effra Parade (->n), 120 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery creates a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive emotionally and socially. Staff are particularly skilled at developing language skills and encouraging children's natural curiosity about the world around them. The school works closely with parents and provides excellent support for children with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Staff are skilled at developing children's communication and language skills through meaningful conversations and modelling
- Strong support for children with special educational needs, including access to specialist help like music therapy and speech and language support
- Children develop a love of books and reading, with stories used to support learning across different areas
- Staff encourage children's curiosity and help them learn about the natural world through regular visits to gardens and parks
- Children behave well and learn to be kind and considerate of each other
Areas for Improvement
- The school needs to be more precise about what knowledge and skills children should learn and in what order, so staff are clearer about next steps in learning
- Leaders should continue reviewing the curriculum to set out all key content children need to know and when they should learn it
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders prioritising children's interests and creating a positive culture around safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Community nature-nurture garden visits, local park visits
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre is a nurturing and safe place where children are happy and build trusting relationships with staff. The school provides well-planned learning across indoor and outdoor spaces, with high ambitions for all children.
At a Glance
35.3%
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 Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre is in Lambeth; for families living there:
- Lambeth's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 88
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 88 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 18 serious and 68 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
14 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 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 Lambeth council
Places available
2,111
Applications
2,198
Got 1st preference
61.4%
Got preferred school
91.2%
All secondary applications across Lambeth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
19.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
68
Total Pupils
35
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
22.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£78,830
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
What is Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre?
No fixed boundary. When Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre is oversubscribed, Lambeth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre has around 68 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 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 Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 88 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 18 serious and 68 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 14 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre?
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre is at 35 Effra Parade, London, SW2 1PL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)