# Bosco Nursery

Bosco Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bosco Centre, 281 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4RS, in Rotherhithe, Southwark. It is registered for 34 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bosco-nursery-2578999  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bosco Centre, 281 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4RS
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 020 7232 0440
- Website: http://www.bosco.ac.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2578999

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578999

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2578999). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578999)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578999)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578999)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/363098)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Rotherhithe that publish fees charge £82–£103 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Bosco Centre, 281 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4RS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.499122,-0.057846

- Station: Rotherhithe, 0.2 miles
- Station: Bermondsey, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Canada Water, 0.3 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King's Stairs Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Southwark Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Neptune Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Waterside Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George's Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: King's Stairs Gardens Children's Play Area, 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 Southwark there are about 3.1 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Southwark Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Skallywags](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skallywags-ey371020) | Report card Mar 2026 | £74 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Joyful Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joyful-star-nursery-ey479353) | Good | £60 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey449725) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Littlepips Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlepips-preschool-2632094) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The German Kindergarten Bermondsey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-german-kindergarten-bermondsey-2515586) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-wapping-2766971) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bosco Nursery's opening hours?

Bosco Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Bosco Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bosco Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bosco Nursery take?

Bosco Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bosco Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Bosco Nursery?

You can call 020 7232 0440 and visit www.bosco.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578999)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bosco+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ33L0VyMDdkgRO9QEZO2F2i0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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