Triangle Nursery School, London

Outstanding
Nursery
Local authority nursery school
Mixed
Ages 24

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Luke Page
Pupils:18
LA:Lambeth
Phone:02077338425
Address:35 Effra Parade, London, SW2 1PL
Federation:Lambeth Nursery Schools' Federation
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:100550
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Dulwich and West Norwood
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Triangle Nursery School creates a magical learning environment where children feel safe, excited and eager to come each day. Staff are skilled at recognizing each child's needs, especially those with additional support requirements, and use creative activities like storytelling and hands-on exploration to help children develop strong early learning foundations. Parents consistently praise the school's warm, inclusive approach and the strong relationships staff build with their children.

Key Strengths

  • Strong, nurturing relationships between staff and children creating a safe, secure learning environment
  • Highly effective support for children with special educational needs, helping them achieve with increasing independence
  • Thoughtful use of songs, stories and real-life experiences to spark curiosity and develop communication skills
  • Skilled staff who observe children's interests and respond with well-timed, targeted support
  • Clear, inclusive ethos where children learn to manage emotions and develop respectful relationships

Areas for Improvement

  • Some teaching interactions and activities do not precisely support children in building knowledge and skills needed to achieve curriculum goals
  • Curriculum not consistently realised in the classroom due to unclear progression steps in some areas of learning
  • School needs to refine curriculum to ensure clear sequencing and closer alignment with what children already know

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and staff creating an open, positive culture that puts children's interests first.

Extracurricular Activities

Breakfast club, after-school club, sensory room sessions

Triangle Nursery School has maintained the outstanding standards from its previous inspection. Children thrive in a warm, welcoming environment where they settle quickly and develop strong foundations for future learning.

At a Glance

50.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Herne Hill Rail Station
649m · 11 min walk
Herne Hill Station (Entrance)
650m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Dalberg Road / Effra Parade (Stop Q)
109m · 2 min walk
Chaucer Road / Effra Parade (Stop T)
161m · 3 min walk
Effra Parade (->S)
181m · 3 min walk
Brixton Water Lane (Stop V)
250m · 4 min walk
Morval Road (Stop B)
296m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Lambeth

Low demand0.92x oversubscription

Places available

2,421

Applications

2,225

Got 1st preference

64.1%

Got preferred school

92.4%

Secondary admissions across Lambeth (2025/26)

Inspection History(108)

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Outstanding
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Outstanding
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Outstanding

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