# Greenwood Nursery School

Greenwood Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 14a Ardleigh Road, London, N1 4HP, in De Beauvoir Town, Hackney. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by Greenwood Childcare (Hackney) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-school-2780477  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 14a Ardleigh Road, London, N1 4HP
- Ages: 12 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8050 0120
- Website: https://greenwoodhackney.school/
- Run by: [Greenwood Childcare (Hackney) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/greenwood-childcare-hackney-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2780477

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 17 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780477

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2780477). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780477)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780477)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780477)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1838584)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £2,648.69 |
| 2-year-olds | £2,524.34 |
| 3 and over | £2,399.47 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://greenwoodhackney.school/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: 12 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 14a Ardleigh Road, London, N1 4HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.544075,-0.082128

- Station: Dalston Junction, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Dalston Kingsland, 0.4 miles
- Station: Haggerston, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mitchison Baxter Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: De Beauvoir Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Paul's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ufton Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Burder Close Community Space, 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum and in-the-moment planning, and names sports coaching, cooking activities, library visits and woodland trips as activities. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching and achievement were both graded 'Strong standard'.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/philosophy)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/philosophy)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/philosophy)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site using organic food, in an allergy-aware kitchen, and that breakfast is provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/philosophy)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery makes regular park trips and local outings and trips.

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/philosophy)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/philosophy)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/curriculum)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/contact-us)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/fees)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/fees)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/curriculum)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/curriculum)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/philosophy)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/nutrition)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/philosophy)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://greenwoodhackney.school/philosophy)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Paul's Waldorf School |  | 3–14 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hackney New Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Children's House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Newington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rosemary Works School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greenwood Nursery Hackney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-hackney-2881052) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Minik Kardes Childrens Centre and Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minik-kardes-childrens-centre-and-community-nursery-ey314290) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Mildmay Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mildmay-community-nursery-ey427176) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [New River Green Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-river-green-childrens-centre-131721) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Art Imaginarium](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-art-imaginarium-2886678) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holy Trinity C Of E Primary Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-c-of-e-primary-preschool-ey484249) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Greenwood Nursery School cost?

Greenwood Nursery School publishes these fees: per month £2,648.69 for under 2s, per month £2,368.30 for under 2s, per month £1,963.23 for under 2s, per month £1,533.19 for under 2s, per month £1,602.45 for under 2s, per month £1,472 for under 2s, per month £1,603.83 for under 2s, per month £2,524.34 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,243.57 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,813.51 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,396.03 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,543.17 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,400.68 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,184.09 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,399.47 for 3 and over, per month £2,118.96 for 3 and over, per month £1,720.21 for 3 and over, per month £1,296.33 for 3 and over, per month £1,423.41 for 3 and over, per month £1,288.54 for 3 and over and per month £1,078.46 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Greenwood Nursery School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Greenwood Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Greenwood Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Greenwood Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Greenwood Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Greenwood Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Greenwood Nursery School's opening hours?

Greenwood Nursery School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Greenwood Nursery School take?

Greenwood Nursery School takes children aged 12 months to 5 years.

### What is Greenwood Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Greenwood Nursery School was inspected on 17 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Greenwood Nursery School take?

Greenwood Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Greenwood Nursery School?

Greenwood Nursery School is run by Greenwood Childcare (Hackney) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Greenwood Nursery School follow?

Greenwood Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does Greenwood Nursery School have outdoor space?

Greenwood Nursery School lists: Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Greenwood Nursery School?

Dalston Junction is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Greenwood Nursery School?

You can call 020 8050 0120 and visit greenwoodhackney.school.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780477)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (greenwoodhackney.school), as of 11 November 2026 (https://greenwoodhackney.school/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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