# Essex Road Pre-School

Essex Road Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Sir Walter, Canonbury Crescent, Islington, N1 2FE, in Canonbury, Islington. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essex-road-pre-school-ey414760  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sir Walter, Canonbury Crescent, Islington, N1 2FE
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 020 7354 3944
- Ofsted URN: EY414760

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 May 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/EY414760

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2011 (Reference EY414760). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414760)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414760)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414760)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Islington that publish fees charge £77–£180 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Sir Walter, Canonbury Crescent, Islington, N1 2FE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542615,-0.093468

- Station: Essex Road, 0.2 miles
- Station: Canonbury, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Highbury & Islington, 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Annette Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: New River Walk, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Morton Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Nightingale Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tibby Place, 0.2 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 Islington there are about 2.6 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 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| William Tyndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's Waldorf School |  | 3–14 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hackney New Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Laycock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rosemary Works School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nanny Jane's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-janes-nursery-2723947) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [New River Green Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-river-green-childrens-centre-131721) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Packington Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/packington-childrens-centre-ey442174) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindred Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-islington-131691) | Report card Dec 2025 | £140 | 08:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Be Me Day Nursery Angel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-angel-ey499770) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rosemary Gardens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemary-gardens-playgroup-ey365176) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Essex Road Pre-School's opening hours?

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

### What is Essex Road Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Essex Road Pre-School Good at its inspection on 22 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Essex Road Pre-School take?

Essex Road Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Essex Road Pre-School?

Essex Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Essex Road Pre-School?

You can call 020 7354 3944.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414760)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Essex+Road+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ-6QXdWIbdkgR4rbLeS_t2TY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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