# Burdett Playgroup

Burdett Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 51 Bow Common Lane, London, E3 4AU, in Bow Common, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burdett-playgroup-ey481894  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 51 Bow Common Lane, London, E3 4AU
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 7987 6297
- Ofsted URN: EY481894

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 September 2024, 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/EY481894

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY481894). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481894)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481894)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481894)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00

## Getting there

Address: 51 Bow Common Lane, London, E3 4AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.517505,-0.022678

- Station: Langdon Park, 0.4 miles
- Station: Devons Road, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Westferry, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Furze Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bartlett Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brabazon Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Clara Grant Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brock Place Gardens, 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Stebon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Clara Grant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bygrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Manorfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Paul's Way Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-way-centre-ey562142) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Lincoln Hall Preschool @ Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lincoln-hall-preschool-sleaford-2496214) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jingle Jungle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jingle-jungle-nursery-ey538132) | Good |  | 09:30–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Miracles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-miracles-nursery-2523056) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lincoln Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lincoln-hall-preschool-119584) | Good |  | 08:30–15:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Matchbox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matchbox-day-nursery-ey265143) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Burdett Playgroup opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Burdett Playgroup Good at its inspection on 11 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Burdett Playgroup take?

Burdett Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Burdett Playgroup?

You can call 020 7987 6297.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481894)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Burdett+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJo2RWiEoddkgRebK_xDGWGVw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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