# Grand West Pre-Prep

Grand West Pre-Prep is a sessional pre-school at 63-65 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QG, in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 88 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–16:30, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Chelsea Pre-Prep Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grand-west-pre-prep-2600863  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 63-65 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QG
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:30, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 88
- Phone: 020 3325 1314
- Website: http://www.grandwestpp.com/
- Run by: [Chelsea Pre-Prep Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chelsea-pre-prep-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2600863

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600863

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2600863). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600863)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600863)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600863)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:00–16:30
- Friday: 09:00–12:00
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 63-65 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.517307,-0.206547

- Station: Ladbroke Grove, 0.2 miles
- Station: Westbourne Park, 0.4 miles
- Station: Latimer Road, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tavistock Road Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Portobello Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Colville Square Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Powis Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Maxilla Walk, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Pathfinder Project, 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 Kensington and Chelsea there are about 2.1 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

The Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated the nursery Outstanding for overall effectiveness and Outstanding for quality of education. Its website names an art studio / atelier among its activities.

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandwestpp.com/)

### Settling in

Its website says families may join pre-nursery discovery experiences before the formal start, giving children time to build confidence and friendships.

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.grandwestpp.com/register)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.grandwestpp.com/register)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.grandwestpp.com/register)

### Safety

Ofsted in 2022 found safeguarding effective.

### Extras and activities

- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.grandwestpp.com/)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should register using the site's Register button, after which the office contacts them to book a tour. Priority goes to siblings of current families, then to those who register earliest.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Notting Hill Prep School |  | 4–14 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Colville Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bevington Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clare Gardens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clare-gardens-2604982) | Good |  | 08:00–17:45 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Strawberry Fields Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberry-fields-nursery-school-limited-ey456623) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:45 | 0.2 miles |
| [Colville Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colville-community-nursery-ey446136) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Colville Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colville-day-care-2781715) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–21:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [La Petite Ecole Bilingue Cambridge Gardens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-petite-ecole-bilingue-cambridge-gardens-ey466266) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portobello-day-care-nursery-ltd-ey296614) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Grand West Pre-Prep's opening hours?

Grand West Pre-Prep opens 09:00–16:30, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### Is Grand West Pre-Prep open all year?

No. Grand West Pre-Prep is open term time only.

### What ages does Grand West Pre-Prep take?

Grand West Pre-Prep takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is Grand West Pre-Prep's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grand West Pre-Prep Outstanding at its inspection on 11 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Grand West Pre-Prep take?

Grand West Pre-Prep is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.

### Who runs Grand West Pre-Prep?

Grand West Pre-Prep is run by Chelsea Pre-Prep Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### Does Grand West Pre-Prep have outdoor space?

Grand West Pre-Prep lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Grand West Pre-Prep?

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

### How do I contact Grand West Pre-Prep?

You can call 020 3325 1314 and visit www.grandwestpp.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600863)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandwestpp.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.grandwestpp.com/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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