# Gainsborough Pre School

Gainsborough Pre School is a full-day nursery at Gainsborough Primary School, Berkshire Road, Hackney, E9 5ND, in Hackney Marsh, Hackney. It is registered for 20 children and takes children aged birth to 3 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gainsborough-pre-school-2612322  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gainsborough Primary School, Berkshire Road, Hackney, E9 5ND
- Ages: birth to 3 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 020 8985 4622
- Website: http://www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2612322

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 February 2023, 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/16/2612322

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2612322). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612322)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612322)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612322)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: birth to 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Gainsborough Primary School, Berkshire Road, Hackney, E9 5ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.546155,-0.025472

- Station: Hackney Wick, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Stratford International, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: Homerton, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Canal Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Canal Park (North), under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wick Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mabley Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ickburgh School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Daubeney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Harris Academy Chobham | All-through | 3–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [East Wick Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-wick-kids-2701067) | Good | £120 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [MEplace Big](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-big-2710245) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [MEplace](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-2619274) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Montessori On The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-on-the-park-ey556252) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Kids Hackney Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-kids-hackney-ltd-2662153) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [N Family Club Stratford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-stratford-2629994) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Gainsborough Pre School's opening hours?

Gainsborough Pre School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Gainsborough Pre School take?

Gainsborough Pre School takes children aged birth to 3 years.

### What is Gainsborough Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gainsborough Pre School Good at its inspection on 8 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gainsborough Pre School take?

Gainsborough Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Gainsborough Pre School?

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

### How do I contact Gainsborough Pre School?

You can call 020 8985 4622 and visit www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612322)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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