Full-day nursery in Highbury, Islington
Aberdeen Park Nursery
143 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2LJ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 1994Reference 131659Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 2 August 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places40 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 15 November 2024Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £4.32 |
| 2-year-olds | £4.23 |
| 3 and over | £4.24 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Deposit
- £100
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Mon08:00–18:00
- Tue08:00–18:00
- Wed08:00–17:00
- Thu08:00–18:00
- Fri08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 48 a year
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
143 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2LJ · More nurseries in N5
Stations
- CanonburyStep-free access14 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Drayton Park16 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Arsenal17 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
12 bus stops within 400 m, including Highbury Quadrant, Stoke Newington Church Street and Balfour Road / Crowfield House.
Parks and playgrounds
- Clissold Park3 min walk
- Petherton Green4 min walk
- Albion Parade9 min walk
- Church Street Gardens10 min walk
- Highbury Fields11 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Islington there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Aberdeen Park Nursery is a full-day nursery at 143 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2LJ, in Highbury, Islington. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Tue; 08:00–17:00, Wed; 08:00–18:00, Thu–Fri, 48 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website says its approach includes Forest school and a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted rated its overall effectiveness and quality of education as Outstanding at its 2022 inspection. The website also names SEND support, a SENCo, an inclusive setting and language classes.
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. The website says meals are cooked on site.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
Outdoors
The nursery has its own garden. Its website says it offers daily outdoor play and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
The website says settling-in is flexible, with a minimum of two weeks for under-2s and one week for those aged 2 and over, and the first week is free. The child starts with shorter hours with a parent nearby, moving gradually to full hours. Care is delivered through a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.
Extras and activities
- Language classesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
To apply, contact the nursery by email or phone to arrange a visit, then complete the admission form; marketed places also need a £100 deposit. The notice period to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Park NurseryThis nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| St Augustine's NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Burma Court PlaygroupFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Be Me Day Nursery HighburyFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Little Angels Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 5 mo | 0.3 miles |
| Conewood Childrens Centre NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Academic Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2024 0.2 miles
- Betty Layward Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected October 2023 0.3 miles
- St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.4 miles
- Gillespie Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.4 miles
- Grasmere Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.4 miles
- Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Primaryages 0–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected November 2024 0.5 miles
- Newington Green Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.6 miles
- Parkwood Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Aberdeen Park Nursery cost?
Aberdeen Park Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £4.32 for under 2s, per hour £4.57 for under 2s, per hour £4.98 for under 2s, per hour £5.51 for under 2s, per hour £6.19 for under 2s, per hour £6.99 for under 2s, per hour £7.27 for under 2s, per hour £8.85 for under 2s, per hour £9.04 for under 2s, per hour £9.95 for under 2s, per hour £10.51 for under 2s, per hour £11.08 for under 2s, per hour £4.23 for 2-year-olds, per hour £4.48 for 2-year-olds, per hour £4.88 for 2-year-olds, per hour £5.41 for 2-year-olds, per hour £6.07 for 2-year-olds, per hour £6.86 for 2-year-olds, per hour £7.13 for 2-year-olds, per hour £7.77 for 2-year-olds, per hour £8.22 for 2-year-olds, per hour £9.04 for 2-year-olds, per hour £9.56 for 2-year-olds, per hour £11.08 for 2-year-olds, per hour £4.24 for 3 and over, per hour £3.39 for 3 and over, per hour £4.48 for 3 and over, per hour £3.59 for 3 and over, per hour £4.88 for 3 and over, per hour £3.90 for 3 and over, per hour £5.41 for 3 and over, per hour £4.33 for 3 and over, per hour £6.07 for 3 and over, per hour £4.85 for 3 and over, per hour £6.86 for 3 and over, per hour £5.49 for 3 and over, per hour £7.13 for 3 and over, per hour £5.70 for 3 and over, per hour £7.77 for 3 and over, per hour £6.22 for 3 and over, per hour £8.22 for 3 and over, per hour £6.57 for 3 and over, per hour £9.04 for 3 and over, per hour £7.24 for 3 and over, per hour £9.56 for 3 and over, per hour £7.65 for 3 and over, per hour £10.08 for 3 and over and per hour £8.06 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Aberdeen Park Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Aberdeen Park Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Aberdeen Park Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Aberdeen Park Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Aberdeen Park Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Aberdeen Park Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Aberdeen Park Nursery's opening hours?
Aberdeen Park Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Tue; 08:00–17:00, Wed; 08:00–18:00, Thu–Fri.
Is Aberdeen Park Nursery open all year?
Aberdeen Park Nursery is open 48 weeks a year.
What ages does Aberdeen Park Nursery take?
Aberdeen Park Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.
What is Aberdeen Park Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Aberdeen Park Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Aberdeen Park Nursery take?
Aberdeen Park Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Aberdeen Park Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Aberdeen Park Nursery.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Aberdeen Park Nursery?
Yes. Aberdeen Park Nursery lists a deposit of £100.
What approach does Aberdeen Park Nursery follow?
Aberdeen Park Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Aberdeen Park Nursery have outdoor space?
Aberdeen Park Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.
Does Aberdeen Park Nursery support children with SEND?
Aberdeen Park Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Aberdeen Park Nursery?
Canonbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
Tools for parents in Islington
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in IslingtonFees by age in Islington
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 131659 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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