# Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School

Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Michenden Sports Complex, Bramley Road, London, N14 4HL, in Cockfosters, Enfield. It is registered for 28 children and takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Wed; 09:00–13:00, Thu–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £52 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-planet-montessori-nursery-school-135255  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Michenden Sports Complex, Bramley Road, London, N14 4HL
- Ages: 2½ years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Wed; 09:00–13:00, Thu–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 28
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8449 1661
- Website: http://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 135255

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 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/16/135255

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1999 (Reference 135255). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135255)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135255)
- 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/16/135255)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £52 (£8 an hour) | £32 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.80 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4.38 (full day)
- Registration fee: £100

Source: nursery website (https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/sessions.html), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Wednesday: 09:00–15:30
- Thursday to Friday: 09:00–13:00
- Ages: 2½ years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: Michenden Sports Complex, Bramley Road, London, N14 4HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.644842,-0.142549

- Station: Oakwood, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Cockfosters, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oak Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Trent Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Enfield there are about 4.2 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 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names Montessori and early phonics as its approaches, and SEND support and an inclusive setting as its support. Its website lists music classes, children's yoga, language classes, dance and movement, cooking activities and STEM activities. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Outstanding.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/curriculum.html)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. According to its website, parents provide a packed lunch and healthy snacks are provided.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/sessions.html)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/sessions.html)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/sessions.html)

### Settling in

A key person is allocated before the child starts and helps with settling. Parents are asked to stay for most of the first week, gradually stepping away as the child becomes able to cope, according to its website.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/documents/35-Role-of-Key-Person-in-the-Setting-Settling-In.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/about.html)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/sessions.html)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/sessions.html)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/policy.html)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/documents/57-Admissions.pdf)

### Safety

At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/curriculum.html)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/sessions.html)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/sessions.html)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/sessions.html)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/policy.html)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/curriculum.html)

### Getting a place

According to its website, families download and fill in the enrolment form and return it to the nursery. A non-refundable £100 registration fee is paid on enrolment and goes towards the first term's fees, and parents sign a contract and registration form before the child starts. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Bohun Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Vita Et Pax School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Salcombe Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Monkfrith Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Trent CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Danegrove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wolfson Hillel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Osidge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [De Bohun Wraparound and Holiday Camp](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-bohun-wraparound-and-holiday-camp-2849993) |  |  | 08:00–16:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Green Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-road-nursery-2819818) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Southgate Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southgate-early-years-2878217) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey490890) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [The Hollies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hollies-nursery-ey255877) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stars Nursery Southgate Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-nursery-southgate-limited-ey474672) | Good | £105 | 07:30–17:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School cost?

Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School publishes these fees: full day £52 for all ages and half day £32 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School's opening hours?

Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Wed; 09:00–13:00, Thu–Fri.

### Is Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School open all year?

No. Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School is open term time only.

### What ages does Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School take?

Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years.

### What is Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School take?

Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School?

Yes. Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School lists a registration fee of £100.

### What approach does Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School follow?

Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Early phonics.

### Does Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School have outdoor space?

Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School support children with SEND?

Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School?

Oakwood is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135255)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (blueplanetnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://blueplanetnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blue+Planet+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ20K4l_sYdkgRKXTpwc4i7Z4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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