# Burford Pre-School

Burford Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at United Reformed Church, Fox Lane, Palmers Green, N13 4AL, in Palmers Green, Enfield. It is registered for 53 children and takes children aged 9 months to 4 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 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/burford-pre-school-ey471345  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: United Reformed Church, Fox Lane, Palmers Green, N13 4AL
- Ages: 9 months to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 53
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07760 561369
- Website: https://burfordpreschool.wixsite.com/nursery
- Ofsted URN: EY471345

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 March 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/EY471345

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 27 March 2024:

- Does well: "Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and enjoy the freedom to explore their environment and choose what they would like to do."
- Does well: "Children join in with a morning circle time and maintain attention during a range of activities."
- Does well: "Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills."
- Should do better: "support staff to make better use of strategies to help children to develop a deeper understanding of boundaries to support their good behaviour."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471345

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY471345). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471345)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471345)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471345)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 October 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/316472)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £40 |
| 2-year-olds | £30 |
| 3 and over | £30 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £5 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £10 (per week)
- Registration fee: £30
- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (https://burfordpreschool.wixsite.com/nursery), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 9 months to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: United Reformed Church, Fox Lane, Palmers Green, N13 4AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.622758,-0.110150

- Station: Palmers Green, 0.3 miles
- Station: Winchmore Hill, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broomfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grovelands Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_b89c9adba7f346f78ebc1f32b72273a0.pdf)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_6f2f60aabf624150aa30aee7459f50fc.pdf)

### Food

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://burfordpreschool.wixsite.com/nursery)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_6f2f60aabf624150aa30aee7459f50fc.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_b89c9adba7f346f78ebc1f32b72273a0.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_b89c9adba7f346f78ebc1f32b72273a0.pdf)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://burfordpreschool.wixsite.com/nursery)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://burfordpreschool.wixsite.com/nursery)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_b89c9adba7f346f78ebc1f32b72273a0.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_6f2f60aabf624150aa30aee7459f50fc.pdf)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_b89c9adba7f346f78ebc1f32b72273a0.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_b89c9adba7f346f78ebc1f32b72273a0.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_b89c9adba7f346f78ebc1f32b72273a0.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://burfordpreschool.wixsite.com/nursery)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://e8dfd1ea-47be-407a-9383-58250dd4566d.filesusr.com/ugd/cb9f0f_6f2f60aabf624150aa30aee7459f50fc.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://burfordpreschool.wixsite.com/nursery)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Green High School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Monica's RC Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hazelwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hazelwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Walker Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Tottenhall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leading Strings Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leading-strings-preschool-2692146) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Aplomb Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aplomb-day-nursery-ltd-ey337564) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-palmers-green-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey562811) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Salcombe Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-salcombe-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286538) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Leapfrog Compton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-compton-road-ey252927) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Brown Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brown-bears-nursery-ey475281) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Burford Pre-School cost?

Burford Pre-School publishes these fees: half day £40 for under 2s, half day £30 for 2-year-olds and half day £30 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Burford Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Burford Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £5 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Burford Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Burford Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Burford Pre-School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Burford Pre-School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Burford Pre-School's opening hours?

Burford Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Burford Pre-School open all year?

No. Burford Pre-School is open term time only.

### What ages does Burford Pre-School take?

Burford Pre-School takes children aged 9 months to 4 years.

### What is Burford Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Burford Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Burford Pre-School take?

Burford Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Burford Pre-School?

Yes. Burford Pre-School lists a registration fee of £30 and a deposit of £100.

### What approach does Burford Pre-School follow?

Burford Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does Burford Pre-School have outdoor space?

Burford Pre-School lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### Does Burford Pre-School support children with SEND?

Burford Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Burford Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Burford Pre-School?

You can call 07760 561369 and visit burfordpreschool.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471345)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (burfordpreschool.wixsite.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://burfordpreschool.wixsite.com/nursery)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Burford+Pre-School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJkVQIHjkZdkgRHAtG_vSw-5Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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