# Abracadabra Preschool Nursery

Abracadabra Preschool Nursery is a sessional pre-school at 100 Martlesham Walk, London, NW9 5BF, in Grahame Park, Barnet. It is registered for 38 children. It opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 51 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abracadabra-preschool-nursery-ey563382  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 100 Martlesham Walk, London, NW9 5BF
- Opening hours: 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 38
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07796 960990
- Website: http://www.abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY563382

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 2022, 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/EY563382

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY563382). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563382)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563382)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563382)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1012952)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–16:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 100 Martlesham Walk, London, NW9 5BF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.600651,-0.250964

- Station: Colindale, 0.3 miles
- Station: Burnt Oak, 0.6 miles
- Station: Mill Hill Broadway, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grahame Park Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Montrose Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Silk Stream Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Colindale Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Woodcroft Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Barnet there are about 3.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 51 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/colindale2)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/colindale)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/colindale)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/colindale)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/who-we-are)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/who-we-are)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/who-we-are)

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldbeaters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Woodcroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Barnfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Shalom Noam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greentop Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greentop-centre-ey388601) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rugrats Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rugrats-nursery-ey547696) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Learn And Play Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learn-and-play-childcare-limited-ey549208) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Better Community Nursery At Burnt Oak Leisure Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/better-community-nursery-at-burnt-oak-leisure-centre-2507143) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Beaufort Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaufort-park-nursery-ey365196) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Playfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playfield-nursery-ey369098) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Abracadabra Preschool Nursery's opening hours?

Abracadabra Preschool Nursery opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Abracadabra Preschool Nursery open all year?

No. Abracadabra Preschool Nursery is open term time only.

### What is Abracadabra Preschool Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abracadabra Preschool Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abracadabra Preschool Nursery take?

Abracadabra Preschool Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Abracadabra Preschool Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Abracadabra Preschool Nursery.

### What approach does Abracadabra Preschool Nursery follow?

Abracadabra Preschool Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Abracadabra Preschool Nursery have outdoor space?

Abracadabra Preschool Nursery lists: Own garden.

### Does Abracadabra Preschool Nursery support children with SEND?

Abracadabra Preschool Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Abracadabra Preschool Nursery?

Colindale is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abracadabra Preschool Nursery?

You can call 07796 960990 and visit www.abracadabrapreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563382)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.abracadabrapreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abracadabra+Preschool+Nursery+%28Colindale%29&query_place_id=ChIJ65yIHM0WdkgR6BkFVdM3y_M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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