Abacus Nursery School West Norwood

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11 Thurlby Road, London, SE27 0RN

Hours
Monday–Friday
8am–6pm

Phone
0208 670 5222

 

Where to find us

    • West Norwood Railway Station (Southern / National Rail): A short 5 to 7-minute walk (approx. 450 metres) via Norwood Road / Knights Hill, offering direct rail services to London Victoria, London Bridge, Clapham Junction, and Croydon.

    • Tulse Hill Railway Station (Thameslink / Southern): A 10 to 12-minute walk or quick bus ride north, providing direct Thameslink routes to Blackfriars, Farringdon, and St Pancras International.

    • Streatham Hill Railway Station: Easily accessible via a short bus ride along Leigham Vale or York Hill.

  • Norwood Road / West Norwood Station & Canterbury Grove Stops (2 to 4-minute walk):

    • 68: Direct route connecting West Norwood to Herne Hill, Elephant & Castle, Waterloo, and Euston.

    • 196: Connecting Elephant & Castle, Brixton, West Norwood, and Norwood Junction.

    • 315: Direct neighbourhood link connecting Balham, Streatham, and West Norwood.

    • 322: Connecting Clapham Common, Brixton, Herne Hill, West Norwood, and Crystal Palace.

    • 432: Connecting Brixton, Tulse Hill, West Norwood, and Anerley.

    • Additional routes include the 2, 468, SL6 (Superloop), and night buses N2 and N68.

    • Access: Easily reached via Norwood Road (A215) or Knights Hill / Leigham Vale, turning directly onto Thurlby Road. Thurlby Road is a quiet, attractive Victorian residential street off the main high street, creating a peaceful and safe environment for morning drop-offs and afternoon collections.

    • Parking Restrictions: Unrestricted and PayByPhone / RingGo short-stay parking bays are available on Thurlby Road and surrounding side streets (such as Canterbury Grove and Lansdowne Hill) during primary nursery drop-off and collection windows.

    • Norwood Park (5-minute walk): A magnificent 33-acre hilltop park featuring panoramic views across the London skyline, a large children's playground, outdoor gym, multi-use sports courts, and countryside meadow walks—serving as a fantastic space for outdoor learning and family visits.

    • Hillside Gardens Park (8 to 10-minute walk): A popular local park equipped with tennis courts, sports pitches, and a dedicated toddlers' play area.

    • West Norwood Cemetery & Parkland (5-minute walk): One of London's historic "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries, offering peaceful, tree-lined heritage walking paths and green space.

    • Streatham Common & The Rookery: Located just to the southwest, featuring beautiful formal terraced gardens, woodland trails, and a large children’s play area.

    • West Norwood Picturehouse & Library (located nearby on Norwood Road).

    • St Luke’s Church & St Luke's Gardens (a prominent local landmark at the junction of Knights Hill and Norwood Road).

    • West Norwood Feast: The famous monthly community market and festival taking place across local street hubs.

    • Renowned neighbouring primary schools including Julian's Primary School (West Norwood Campus), Hitherfield Primary School, St Luke's C of E Primary, and Crown Lane Primary School.

  • “We are really happy with Abacus West Norwood - Indiana and Angela in the baby room look after our son with great care. The activities are varied and fun, and there’s always a lovely buzz about the place. Sending your child to nursery is an emotional experience initially but I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly he settled.”

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    Claire S, 2023

  • “Both of my children have attended Abacus West Norwood and have been so happy there - it is like their second home! The staff are nurturing and supportive and provide so much love, care, attention and positivity. In particular, Raida, Saliah and Leilani are just absolutely wonderful humans - my daughter loves them SO MUCH and is so lucky to be looked after by them.”

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    Sophie Dennerly, 2023

  • “I can't speak highly enough about Abacus West Norwood - it's been a warm, caring, supportive and fun environment for both of my children, who have loved going there. Saliah, Raida and Leilani are taking great care of my daughter at the moment and have been amazing - along with all the rest of the team.”

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    Helen Clearly, 2023

Our Story

Tucked away in the vibrant, community-focused heart of Norwood, our beautiful nursery setting provides an exceptional ‘home from home’ for children aged 9 months to 5 years.

Blending a deeply experienced team of early years educators with a rich, play-based curriculum and a warm, village-like atmosphere, we lay the perfect foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

About Abacus

For years, the Abacus family of nurseries has been a trusted cornerstone for London parents. At our Norwood nursery, we believe that a nursery shouldn't feel like an institution; it should feel like a warm, natural extension of your own home.

Our greatest pride is the remarkable stability and warmth of our dedicated team. Many of our practitioners have been with the Abacus family for years, providing a rare sense of continuity. We provide a calm, deeply nurturing atmosphere where your child feels secure, loved, and understood—allowing their natural confidence to flourish.

We are dedicated to equipping children with the tools they need for life beyond nursery, empowering them to become confident critical thinkers and intuitive problem solvers.

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