# Aberdeen Park Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aberdeen-park-nursery-131659  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 143 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2LJ
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Tue; 08:00–17:00, Wed; 08:00–18:00, Thu–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7226 2610
- Website: http://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 131659

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131659

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1994 (Reference 131659). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131659)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131659)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131659)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/417408)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £4.32 |
| 2-year-olds | £4.23 |
| 3 and over | £4.24 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/uploads/1/3/9/2/139211568/fees_schedule_from_1st_september_2026.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Tuesday: 08:00–18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00–17:00
- Thursday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 143 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.557161,-0.092666

- Station: Canonbury, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- Station: Drayton Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: Arsenal, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clissold Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Petherton Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Albion Parade, 0.4 miles
- Park: Church Street Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Highbury Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 school (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/uploads/1/3/9/2/139211568/guide_to_nursery_charges.pdf)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. The website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

The nursery has its own garden. Its website says it offers daily outdoor play and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/uploads/1/3/9/2/139211568/guide_to_nursery_charges.pdf)

### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/uploads/1/3/9/2/139211568/send_policy.pdf)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/uploads/1/3/9/2/139211568/send_policy.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/uploads/1/3/9/2/139211568/send_policy.pdf)

### Safety

At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/uploads/1/3/9/2/139211568/guide_to_nursery_charges.pdf)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Betty Layward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Gillespie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Grasmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Newington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Augustine's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-augustines-nursery-131737) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Burma Court Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burma-court-playgroup-144556) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Be Me Day Nursery Highbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-highbury-2535621) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-and-pre-school-131707) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Conewood Childrens Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conewood-childrens-centre-nursery-2589934) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Academic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academic-day-nursery-2546243) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131659)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.aberdeenparknursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aberdeen+Park+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJIXQK338cdkgRoQ9G2Gk5xsc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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