# Goldsmiths SU Nursery

Goldsmiths SU Nursery is a full-day nursery at Goldsmiths College, Lewisham Way, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW, in New Cross, Lewisham. It is registered for 33 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:30–17:30, Mon–Fri, 44 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £85 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldsmiths-su-nursery-129022  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Goldsmiths College, Lewisham Way, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 44 a year
- Registered places: 33
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7919 7111
- Website: https://www.goldsmithssu.org/nursery/
- Ofsted URN: 129022

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129022

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1993 (Reference 129022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129022)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129022)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129022)

## Fees

| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £85 (£9.44 an hour) |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 9-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–17:30
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 44 a year
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: Goldsmiths College, Lewisham Way, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.474295,-0.034647

- Station: New Cross ELL, 0.2 miles
- Station: New Cross, 0.2 miles
- Station: New Cross Gate, 0.3 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fordham Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Luxmore Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Douglas Way Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Margaret McMillan Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens, 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 Lewisham 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names Forest school and a play-based EYFS curriculum as its approach, and SEND support as an available support. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf)

### Food

According to its website, the nursery offers a vegetarian menu and healthy snacks. Parents provide a packed lunch.

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/nursery)

### Settling in

According to its website, a key person is assigned when a child joins and takes overall responsibility for settling them into the nursery, building a close relationship with them. The nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.goldsmithssu.org/pageassets/nursery/apply/Nursery-Prospectus-Sept-24.pdf)

### Safety

At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Getting a place

Its website says that to apply, parents complete the online application form for a place and are then taken to a page to pay the deposit. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Childeric Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Myatt Garden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oak Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Tidemill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ashmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New Cross Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-cross-community-nursery-ey488926) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-cross-and-deptford-families-first-ltd-ey493086) | Good |  | 08:45–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-129035) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Playhouse Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-community-nursery-ey487422) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd-2743459) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-jay-nursery-lewisham-2699060) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Goldsmiths SU Nursery cost?

Goldsmiths SU Nursery publishes these fees: full day £85 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Goldsmiths SU Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Goldsmiths SU Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Goldsmiths SU Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Goldsmiths SU Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Goldsmiths SU Nursery's opening hours?

Goldsmiths SU Nursery opens 08:30–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Goldsmiths SU Nursery open all year?

Goldsmiths SU Nursery is open 44 weeks a year.

### What ages does Goldsmiths SU Nursery take?

Goldsmiths SU Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Goldsmiths SU Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Goldsmiths SU Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Goldsmiths SU Nursery take?

Goldsmiths SU Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### What approach does Goldsmiths SU Nursery follow?

Goldsmiths SU Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Goldsmiths SU Nursery have outdoor space?

Goldsmiths SU Nursery lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Goldsmiths SU Nursery support children with SEND?

Goldsmiths SU Nursery lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Goldsmiths SU Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Goldsmiths SU Nursery?

You can call 020 7919 7111 and visit www.goldsmithssu.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129022)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.goldsmithssu.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.goldsmithssu.org/nursery/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Goldsmiths+College+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ3Z5_7fcCdkgRSvBrrlLwy30)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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