Holmewood Nursery School, London
Holmewood Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 4 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Holmewood Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 30.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (34%), White British (24%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 20 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 5 (5.4%) 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 Streatham Hill Station, about 1150 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is New Park Road, 290 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2014, 11 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 July 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery creates a warm, welcoming environment where children feel secure and eager to learn. Staff are expert at developing children's language and communication skills through purposeful activities woven throughout the day. The school involves families actively in their child's learning and provides rich, hands-on experiences that prepare children well for primary school.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of communication and language skills through daily key group sessions and story time - a top priority across all activities
- Rich first-hand learning experiences including caring for chickens, growing food in the allotment, and gardening activities
- Excellent support for children with SEND through quick identification of needs, adapted activities, and regular reviews with parents
- Strong emphasis on developing independence, turn-taking, sharing and listening through consistent routines and high expectations
- Active involvement of families through curriculum workshops, family Fridays, and invitations to join learning activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - leaders ensure regular staff training, staff are vigilant for signs of abuse, there are clear reporting procedures, and children are taught how to keep healthy and safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening sessions, outings to local park, visits to market, curriculum workshops, family Fridays
Holmewood Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children thrive in a happy and friendly environment. Staff are highly skilled at supporting children's development, with ambitious goals for all learners including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
33.3%
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 Holmewood Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Holmewood Nursery School 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
- 148
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 24
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 24 serious and 123 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 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
20
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
26.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
93
Total Pupils
51
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
23.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,391
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Holmewood Nursery School
What is Holmewood Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Holmewood Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Holmewood Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Holmewood Nursery School is oversubscribed, Lambeth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Holmewood Nursery School?
Holmewood Nursery School has around 93 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Holmewood Nursery School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Holmewood 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 Holmewood Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 24 serious and 123 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 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 Holmewood Nursery School?
Holmewood Nursery School is at 66 Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)