# Hampden Nursery

Hampden Nursery is a full-day nursery at 80 Polygon Road, London, NW1 1HQ, in St Pancras, Camden. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2018, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by London Borough of Camden.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hampden-nursery-100570  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 80 Polygon Road, London, NW1 1HQ
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 7974 2841
- Run by: [London Borough of Camden](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/london-borough-of-camden)
- Ofsted URN: 100570

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 December 2018, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100570

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1994 (Reference 100570). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100570)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2018). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100570)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100570)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: 80 Polygon Road, London, NW1 1HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.532408,-0.130645

- Station: London St Pancras International LL, 0.1 miles
- Station: London St Pancras International, 0.1 miles
- Station: King's Cross St. Pancras, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Purchese Street Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Olympic Ring Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Goldington Crescent Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Oakley Square Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Gasholder Park, 0.3 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 Camden there are about 3.2 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Neville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kings Cross Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Argyle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–5 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Plot 10 Community Play Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plot-10-community-play-project-2899392) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little St Pancras Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-st-pancras-nursery-ey545895) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Regents Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/regents-park-nursery-100571) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kate-greenaway-nursery-school-and-childrens-centre-ey294232) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Fairfield Play Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-play-centre-ey451932) | Good |  | 09:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [UCL Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ucl-nursery-ey345528) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Hampden Nursery's opening hours?

Hampden Nursery opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Hampden Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hampden Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 10 December 2018, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hampden Nursery take?

Hampden Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hampden Nursery?

Hampden Nursery is run by London Borough of Camden, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hampden Nursery?

London St Pancras International is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hampden Nursery?

You can call 020 7974 2841.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100570)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hampden+Childrens+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJM6RjmSMbdkgRzre92dgvg2U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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