The Norwegian Kindergarten In London, London
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 6 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London in detail
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London in its own words
In its own words: "The Norwegian School in London ran a kindergarten on its premises in Wimbledon for many years until it was decided to establish the kindergarten as a separate legal entity in May 2014. We first opened our doors August same year offering children aged 2.5‑6 years a nursery school education based on the Norwegian Framework plan."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Norwegian Kindergarten In London are Norwegian School in London (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Donhead Preparatory School (0.2 miles); Hall School Wimbledon (0.2 miles); and Wimbledon Common Preparatory School (0.3 miles, selective).
Norwegian School in LondonDonhead Preparatory SchoolHall School WimbledonWimbledon Common Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Raynes Park Rail Station, about 860 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Arterberry Road Copse Hill (->w), 260 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Norwegian Kindergarten In London stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 229 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Merton (354).
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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be happy and safe here, with caring staff who act as strong role models and help build independence and resilience from day one. The school has an excellent approach to teaching both English and Norwegian, enabling children to develop fluency in both languages through skilled staff interactions. Children benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum combined with extensive personal development activities, including weekly park visits and community experiences, which prepare them well for their next stage of learning.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes, with expert staff support helping children develop self-control
- Outstanding personal development through a broad range of activities including theatre visits, charity work, and community learning
- Highly effective teaching of communication and language in both English and Norwegian, enabling children to develop fluency in both languages
- Well-trained staff who use observations and in-the-moment interventions to extend children's learning
- Large outdoor garden providing excellent opportunities for nature-based learning and physical development
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some areas lacks clear identification of the specific knowledge children need to secure at different stages, meaning learning sometimes focuses too much on activities rather than knowledge
- Staff need more clarity about which knowledge and skills to prioritise when designing activities across all areas of learning
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school meeting all safeguarding and welfare requirements for the early years foundation stage.
Extracurricular Activities
Weekly park visits, pantomime theatre visits, charity shop visits, food bank donations, community litter picking, nature-based learning activities
The Norwegian Kindergarten in London is a Good independent school following Norwegian educational principles, with children aged 2-6 who are happy, safe, and well-supported in their learning. The school demonstrates outstanding behaviour and personal development, with high expectations and strong teaching practices.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 36
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 27 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
13 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 Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 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
33%
Available places
12 pupils
36 places
24 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Merton council
Places available
1,874
Applications
1,982
Got 1st preference
67.4%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Merton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
12
Total Pupils
6
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about The Norwegian Kindergarten In London
What is The Norwegian Kindergarten In London's Ofsted rating?
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does The Norwegian Kindergarten In London meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, The Norwegian Kindergarten In London met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Norwegian Kindergarten In London?
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London has around 12 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Norwegian Kindergarten In London?
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 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 The Norwegian Kindergarten In London?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 27 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 13 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 Merton is 48.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Norwegian Kindergarten In London?
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London is at 28 Arterberry Road, London, SW20 8AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)