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Dulwich Wood Nursery School

Local authority nursery school · London · SE21 8QS

Ages 2–5 · 81 pupils · Southwark

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Strong standard

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-02-24

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
81
Boys / girls
41 / 40
Free school meals
18.8%
FSM pupils
15
Gender
Mixed
School type
Local authority nursery school

Age range

Ages 2–5

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Local authority nursery school
Headteacher
Ms Helen Rowe

Location

Address
Lyall Avenue, Dulwich
Postcode
SE21 8QS
Town
London
Local authority
Southwark
District
Southwark
Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed local authority nursery school (nursery), Ages 2–5, in London, Southwark, 81 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 18.8%.

Open schools in London
1846
Nursery schools in London
61
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SE21
11
Nursery in SE21
1
Open schools in Southwark LA
122
Nursery in Southwark LA
4

Nearby nursery schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Holmewood Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SW2 2RW · Lambeth

    Ages 2–4

    • FSM18.5%

    2.1 miles away

  • Triangle Nursery School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SW2 1PL · Lambeth

    Ages 2–4

    • FSM50.0%

    2.2 miles away

  • Chelwood Nursery School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SE4 2QQ · Lewisham

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM4.8%

    2.5 miles away

  • Thornton Heath Nursery School

    Ofsted: Good

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Thornton Heath · CR7 8RS · Croydon

    Ages 2–4

    • FSM0.0%

    2.5 miles away

  • Maytree Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SW4 8EG · Lambeth

    Ages 2–4

    • FSM18.8%

    2.6 miles away

  • Crosfield Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SE25 5BD · Croydon

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM0.0%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Helen Rowe
Telephone
02075251192
Website
www.dulwichwood.com

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