Nurseries in SE2
200 registered nurseries — 5 Outstanding, 82 Good
Ofsted ratings in SE2
200
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
82
Good
1
Inadequate
112
Not yet rated
Rosemead Preparatory School, LONDON
St. Matthews Catholic Church, London
Rosendale Primary School, LONDON
Julians Primary School West Norwood, London
St. Bartholomews Primary School, London
St. Georges C Of E Primary School, London
Oakfield Preparatory School, London
Bannockburn Primary School, London
Charter School East Dulwich, London
Rosemead Preparatory School, LONDON
St Lukes C Of E Primary School, London
The Javan Coker Foundation Centre, London
Herne Hill United Church, London
Birchmere Community Hub, London
James Allen's Girls School, London
Our Lady & St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic School, London
Why families love SE2
20/100
Family Score
18.24
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around SE2
Average property price: £430,140
Deprivation decile: 3/10 (10 = least deprived)
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in SE2
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in SE2?
SE2 has 200 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 82 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in SE2 are Outstanding or Good?
44% of nurseries in SE2 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in SE2?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in SE2 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in SE2?
Yes — many nurseries in SE2 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.