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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Local authority nursery school · London · SW2 1PL

Ages 2–5 · 68 pupils · Lambeth

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Ofsted

Good

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Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-10-17

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
68
Boys / girls
35 / 33
Free school meals
3.4%
FSM pupils
1
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
Federation
Lambeth Nursery Schools' Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Emily Patterson

Location

Address
35 Effra Parade, Brixton
Postcode
SW2 1PL
Town
London
Local authority
Lambeth
District
Lambeth
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, Lambeth, 68 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 3.4%.

Open schools in London
1846
Nursery schools in London
61
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SW2
16
Nursery in SW2
3
Open schools in Lambeth LA
102
Nursery in Lambeth LA
5

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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  • Triangle Nursery School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SW2 1PL · Lambeth

    Ages 2–4

    • FSM50.0%

    0.0 miles away

  • Holmewood Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SW2 2RW · Lambeth

    Ages 2–4

    • FSM18.5%

    0.8 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%

    1.0 miles away

  • The Grove Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SE15 6BY · Southwark

    Ages 2–4

    • FSM20.0%

    2.0 miles away

  • Balham Nursery School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SW12 8JL · Wandsworth

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM37.5%

    2.1 miles away

  • Dulwich Wood Nursery School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SE21 8QS · Southwark

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM18.8%

    2.2 miles away

  • Tachbrook Nursery School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SW1V 3RT · Westminster

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM5.6%

    2.3 miles away

  • Nell Gwynn Nursery School

    Ofsted: Good

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SE15 2TT · Southwark

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM11.5%

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Emily Patterson
Telephone
02077338425
Website
https://effra.lambeth.sch.uk/

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