Nurseries in London
250 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of London centre — 24 Outstanding, 78 Good
Ofsted ratings in London
250
Total nurseries
24
Outstanding
78
Good
1
Inadequate
147
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in London
Drury Lane, London
16-18 Old Pye Street, LONDON
Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London
St. Georges (Hanover Square) School, London
St. Vincent De Paul Primary School, London
121 Marsham Street, London
223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, LONDON
Millbank Gardens Primary School, London
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School, London
EIFA International School, London
8-9 Long Yard, London
10 Carburton Street, London
St. Judes Southwark C of E Primary School, LONDON
St James the Less Church School, London
Corams Fields & Harmsworth Memorial Playground, London
Queen's College Preparatory School, London
Eaton Square Prep School, London
St. Vincents Rc Primary School, London
Archbishop Sumners C of E Primary School, LONDON
Archbishop Sumners C of E Primary School, LONDON
Church Of The Annunciation, London
Charles Dickens Primary School, London
Cathedral School Of St. Saviour & St. Mary Overie, London
St Barnabas C Of E School, London
St. Gabriel's School, LONDON
St. Anne's RC Primary School, London
Rockingham Community Centre Lower Hall, LONDON
Cadogan Gardens, LONDON
Hampden Gurney School, London
The Long Garden St Georges Field, London
City Of London Primary Academy, London
St Simon's Zelotes Church Hall, London
Plot 10 Community Play Project, London
Plot 10 Community Play Project, London
61 Great Dover Street, London
Winton Primary School, London
Ark Globe Academy Secondary School, London
Ashmole Primary School, LONDON
Wiltshire Close Adventure Playground, Rosemoor Street
London Borough Of Islington, London
Christchurch Bentinck C Of E School, London
Marlborough Primary School, London
Marlborough Primary School, London
Marlborough Primary School, London
Marlborough Primary School, London
Snowsfields Primary School, LONDON
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School, London
Herbert Morrison Primary School, London
8 Princes Gardens, LONDON
York Way Court, Islington
Bolton Crescent Adventure Playground, London
St Pancras Community Centre, LONDON
Kings Cross Academy, London
59-65 Worship Street, London
Grange Primary School, London
Tresham Centre, London
6 Gloucester Terrace, London
Gateway Academy, London
Newton Preparatory School, LONDON
St. James & St. John C E School, London
St. Mary's School, London
Westminster Adult Education Service, London
St David's Welsh Church, London
St Marks Church, London
Crumbles Castle Adventure Playground, London
65 Queens Gate, South Kensington
Maiden Lane Community Centre, London
Maiden Lane Community Centre, London
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Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in London
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 London?
We found 250 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of London centre, of which 24 are rated Outstanding and 78 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in London are Outstanding or Good?
41% of nurseries near London centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in London?
This page lists nurseries near London centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within London for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in London?
Yes — many nurseries in London 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.