# Abertots Play

Abertots Play is a sessional pre-school at 96 Burcham Street, Poplar, London, E14 0SH, in Poplar, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abertots-play-2712998  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 96 Burcham Street, Poplar, London, E14 0SH
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07821 199202
- Ofsted URN: 2712998

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 March 2025, 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/16/2712998

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2712998). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712998)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712998)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712998)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 96 Burcham Street, Poplar, London, E14 0SH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.514052,-0.011072

- Station: Langdon Park, 0.2 miles
- Station: All Saints, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: Blackwall, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jolly's Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Langdon Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: All Saints Church, 0.2 miles
- Park: Aberfeldy Millennium Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Leven Road Open Space, 0.3 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 Tower Hamlets there are about 4.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woolmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Manorfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bygrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Genius Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-genius-day-nursery-ltd-2771681) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matchbox-nursery-aberfeldy-2744942) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Jingle Jungle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jingle-jungle-nursery-ey538132) | Good |  | 09:30–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Spring Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-nursery-2553886) | Good |  | 09:15–16:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Calvary Poplar Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/calvary-poplar-preschool-ey537349) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [St Francis Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-family-centre-ey483549) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abertots Play's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abertots Play Good at its inspection on 12 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abertots Play take?

Abertots Play is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Abertots Play?

You can call 07821 199202.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712998)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abertots+Play+Group&query_place_id=ChIJ_UovoawCdkgRtNVlKlpDpN8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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