The Norwegian Kindergarten In London, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
33%
Available places
12 pupils
36 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Merton
Places available
1,878
Applications
2,042
Got 1st preference
69.0%
Got preferred school
94.4%
Secondary admissions across Merton (2025/26)
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