# Burma Court Playgroup

Burma Court Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Mabel Thornton Community Hall, Burma Road, London, N16 9BG, in Stoke Newington, Hackney. It is registered for 16 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burma-court-playgroup-144556  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mabel Thornton Community Hall, Burma Road, London, N16 9BG
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 16
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 7249 6974
- Website: http://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 144556

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 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/16/144556

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 144556). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144556)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144556)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144556)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/468742)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £8.75 |
| 3 and over | £6.75 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Meals: £6.75 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Mabel Thornton Community Hall, Burma Road, London, N16 9BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555927,-0.088547

- Station: Canonbury, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Dalston Kingsland, 0.7 miles
- Station: Drayton Park, 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Petherton Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Clissold Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Albion Parade, 0.2 miles
- Park: Butterfield Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Newington Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Hackney there are about 2.8 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 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Parents provide a packed lunch, and there is a meal charge of £6.75 per full day.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

According to its website, the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/)

### Safety

At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Layward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Grasmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Newington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Garden School |  | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Princess May Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Academic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academic-day-nursery-2546243) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [St Augustine's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-augustines-nursery-131737) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Aberdeen Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aberdeen-park-nursery-131659) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ey500938) | Good | £120 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [New Park Nursery and Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-park-nursery-and-montessori-school-131720) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minik-kardes-the-factory-childrens-centre-ey557962) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Burma Court Playgroup cost?

Burma Court Playgroup publishes these fees: per hour £8.75 for 2-year-olds and per hour £6.75 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Burma Court Playgroup's opening hours?

Burma Court Playgroup opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Burma Court Playgroup open all year?

No. Burma Court Playgroup is open term time only.

### What ages does Burma Court Playgroup take?

Burma Court Playgroup takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is Burma Court Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Burma Court Playgroup Good at its inspection on 10 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Burma Court Playgroup take?

Burma Court Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Burma Court Playgroup?

Meals are not included in the fees at Burma Court Playgroup.

### Does Burma Court Playgroup accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Burma Court Playgroup accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Burma Court Playgroup follow?

Burma Court Playgroup's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Burma Court Playgroup have outdoor space?

Burma Court Playgroup lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Burma Court Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Burma Court Playgroup?

You can call 020 7249 6974 and visit www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144556)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.burmacourtplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Burma+Court+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJucRaSoccdkgRtEJBFNTWrkc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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