# Allen Gardens Playgroup

Allen Gardens Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 55 Buxton Street, LONDON, E1 5EH, in Spitalfields, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, 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/allen-gardens-playgroup-ey554067  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 55 Buxton Street, LONDON, E1 5EH
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 020 7247 8685
- Website: https://allengardensplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY554067

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 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/EY554067

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 13 June 2022:

- Does well: "Children take part in a variety of activities with skilful staff."
- Does well: "Caring staff understand children's abilities and know how to keep them safe."
- Does well: "Staff plan a group activity at the end of each day, which usually begins with a story."
- Should do better: "ensure that staff give all children plenty of opportunities to listen to further enhance their language skills"
- Should do better: "plan activities more effectively so that sufficient resources are available to enhance all children's learning."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554067

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY554067). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554067)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554067)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554067)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/72177)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:30
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 55 Buxton Street, LONDON, E1 5EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.521769,-0.067586

- Station: Whitechapel, 0.3 miles
- Station: Bethnal Green, 0.4 miles
- Station: Shoreditch High Street, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Allen Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Vallance Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chicksand Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Weaver's Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Christ Church Churchyard, 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)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://allengardensplaygroup.co.uk/report/EYR_Inspection_Report_EIF.pdf)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://allengardensplaygroup.co.uk/report/EYR_Inspection_Report_EIF.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://allengardensplaygroup.co.uk/report/EYR_Inspection_Report_EIF.pdf)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://allengardensplaygroup.co.uk/report/EYR_Inspection_Report_EIF.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://allengardensplaygroup.co.uk/report/EYR_Inspection_Report_EIF.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Osmani Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| William Davis Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Brick Lane School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Christ Church CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Complete Works |  | 5–25 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-ey553234) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Early Steps Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-steps-daycare-2743769) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Women's Inclusive Team Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/womens-inclusive-team-ltd-ey499411) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow House Whitechapel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-whitechapel-ey496203) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-ey555489) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-ey306807) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–19:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Allen Gardens Playgroup's opening hours?

Allen Gardens Playgroup opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Allen Gardens Playgroup open all year?

No. Allen Gardens Playgroup is open term time only.

### What is Allen Gardens Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Allen Gardens Playgroup Good at its inspection on 13 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Allen Gardens Playgroup take?

Allen Gardens Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Does Allen Gardens Playgroup support children with SEND?

Allen Gardens Playgroup lists: SEND support and Support for children learning English.

### What is the nearest station to Allen Gardens Playgroup?

Shoreditch High Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Allen Gardens Playgroup?

You can call 020 7247 8685 and visit allengardensplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554067)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (allengardensplaygroup.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://allengardensplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Allen+Gardens+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJAcNgoMkcdkgR5svWY6u-eoM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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