# Barbican Playgroup

Barbican Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Level 01 and 02, Andrewes House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8AX, in City of London. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:00–13:00, Mon; 09:00–14:45, Tue–Thu; 09:00–13:00, Fri. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbican-playgroup-122756  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Level 01 and 02, Andrewes House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8AX
- Opening hours: 09:00–13:00, Mon; 09:00–14:45, Tue–Thu; 09:00–13:00, Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 020 7638 2718
- Ofsted URN: 122756

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122756

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1975 (Reference 122756). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122756)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122756)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122756)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:00–13:00
- Tuesday to Thursday: 09:00–14:45
- Friday: 09:00–13:00

## Getting there

Address: Level 01 and 02, Andrewes House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.518578,-0.091726

- Station: Moorgate, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Bank, 0.3 miles
- Station: Liverpool Street, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church Yard of St Mary Aldermanbury, 0.1 miles
- Park: Finsbury Circus Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Anne & St Agnes, 0.2 miles
- Park: Finsbury Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fortune Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 City of London there are about 0.6 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Charterhouse Square School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's Cathedral School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Lyceum |  | 3–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dallington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Newpark Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-childcare-centre-ey284463) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Hatching Dragons City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatching-dragons-city-2668813) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [City Child Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-child-nursery-ey348911) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Golden Lane Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golden-lane-childrens-centre-ey371508) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopes-and-dreams-montessori-nursery-school-worship-street-2837915) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Smithfield House Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smithfield-house-childrens-nursery-ey425982) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Barbican Playgroup's opening hours?

Barbican Playgroup opens 09:00–13:00, Mon; 09:00–14:45, Tue–Thu; 09:00–13:00, Fri.

### What is Barbican Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Barbican Playgroup was inspected on 8 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Barbican Playgroup take?

Barbican Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barbican Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Barbican Playgroup?

You can call 020 7638 2718.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122756)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barbican+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJreEEa6ocdkgRNSJOj45tUZk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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