Triangle Nursery School, London
Triangle 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 October 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Triangle Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
61.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (72%), Mixed (17%) and other ethnic groups (6%).
In 2026, 17 pupils (94.4%) received SEN support and 1 (5.6%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Triangle Nursery School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 15 places, 15 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Herne Hill Rail Station, about 650 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dalberg Road / Effra Parade, 110 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
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
61.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SpLD, Vision, Other +9
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Triangle Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Triangle 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
- 87
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 87 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 18 serious and 67 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(8)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Triangle Nursery School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 15 places, 15 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
18
Total Pupils
13
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
1
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Triangle Nursery School
What is Triangle Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Triangle Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Triangle Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Triangle Nursery School is oversubscribed, Lambeth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Triangle Nursery School?
Triangle Nursery School has around 18 pupils on roll. 61% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Triangle Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Triangle Nursery School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 15 places, 15 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Triangle Nursery School?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Triangle 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 Triangle Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 87 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 18 serious and 67 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 Triangle Nursery School?
Triangle Nursery School is at 35 Effra Parade, London, SW2 1PL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)