The Norwegian Kindergarten In London
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-6 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 28 Arterberry Road Wimbledon London SW20 8AH |
| Reference Number | 141023 |
The Norwegian Kindergarten in London has demonstrated a good overall performance with notable strengths in behaviour, personal development, and the quality of education provided to children. The school's commitment to high expectations ensures that children are well-prepared for transitions, especially towards the Norwegian school on the same site. The staff create a safe and nurturing environment where children flourish, building independence and resilience effectively. However, there is a need to enhance clarity in the curriculum design for different age groups to ensure children can build on their knowledge progressively across all areas of learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 18 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.44%
Girls: 55.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Apr 2015 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes of children are outstanding.
- Children are happy and well-supported by caring staff.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, fostering a love for learning.
- Children's communication and language development is prioritized and effectively supported.
- Provision for personal development includes diverse activities that prepare children for life.
- High attendance rates and proactive follow-up on absences.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas lack clarity in knowledge sequencing for different age groups.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 51 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 50 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 83 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 48 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 54 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 47 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 83 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 43 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 41 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 83 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 48 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 83 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 44 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 48 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 83 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 46 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 83 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 43 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 83 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 80 | 3 |
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