# Abbey Pre-School

Abbey Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Abbey Childrens Centre, High Path, LONDON, SW19 2JY, in South Wimbledon, Merton. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by London Borough of Merton.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-pre-school-ey451407  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Abbey Childrens Centre, High Path, LONDON, SW19 2JY
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 020 8542 7129
- Website: https://www.mertonabbey.merton.sch.uk/
- Run by: [London Borough of Merton](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/london-borough-of-merton)
- Ofsted URN: EY451407

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451407

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY451407). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451407)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451407)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451407)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/480187)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Abbey Childrens Centre, High Path, LONDON, SW19 2JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.413393,-0.190825

- Station: South Wimbledon, 0.2 miles
- Station: Morden Road Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Merton Park Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nelson Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Abbey Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Trafalgar Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Morden Hall Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kendor Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Priory Close Play Area, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Merton there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Merton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Haslemere Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wimbledon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-day-nursery-ey475060) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wimbledon Day Nursery II](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-day-nursery-ii-ey449325) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-wimbledon-2845443) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bumble Bees/ Coccinelle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-coccinelle-ey439764) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Eveline Day Nursery Schools Limited (The)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eveline-day-nursery-schools-limited-the-138215) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Alexander House Nursery Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alexander-house-nursery-wimbledon-2710338) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Abbey Pre-School's opening hours?

Abbey Pre-School opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Abbey Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abbey Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abbey Pre-School take?

Abbey Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Abbey Pre-School?

Abbey Pre-School is run by London Borough of Merton, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Abbey Pre-School?

South Wimbledon is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abbey Pre-School?

You can call 020 8542 7129 and visit www.mertonabbey.merton.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451407)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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