# Archway Children's Centre

Archway Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at Vorley Road, Archway, London, N19 5HE, in Upper Holloway, Islington. It is registered for 76 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 49 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Borough of Islington.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-childrens-centre-131663  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Vorley Road, Archway, London, N19 5HE
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 020 7527 4827
- Run by: [The London Borough of Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-borough-of-islington)
- Ofsted URN: 131663

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 July 2023, 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/16/131663

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 131663). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131663)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131663)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131663)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/417427)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Islington that publish fees charge £77–£180 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Vorley Road, Archway, London, N19 5HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.564437,-0.135931

- Station: Archway, 0.1 miles
- Station: Upper Holloway, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Tufnell Park, 0.5 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Girdlestone Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Archway Corner, 0.1 miles
- Park: Archway Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dartmouth Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Giesbach Road Open Space, 0.2 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 49 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hargrave Park School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Yerbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Bridge Keystone |  | 4–19 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brookfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wildwood Nature School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Channing School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hargrave Park School - Under Three Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hargrave-park-school-under-three-provision-ey334154) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Angels Pre-Prep School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-prep-school-and-day-nursery-ey286121) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Archway Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-day-nursery-2515671) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Haven Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-haven-childcare-2530261) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Leaping Lizards Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-lizards-day-nursery-ltd-ey365093) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Nemo Nursery Tufnell Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nemo-nursery-tufnell-park-2736879) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Archway Children's Centre's opening hours?

Archway Children's Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Archway Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Archway Children's Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 5 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Archway Children's Centre take?

Archway Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### Who runs Archway Children's Centre?

Archway Children's Centre is run by The London Borough of Islington, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Archway Children's Centre?

Archway is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Archway Children's Centre?

You can call 020 7527 4827.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131663)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Archway+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJoftjLqwbdkgR7D_yF8BmHuk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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