Full-day nursery in Northwood Hills, Hillingdon
Happy Tree Academy
THE NORTHWOOD CLUB, 20 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NORTHWOOD, HA6 1HR · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Behaviour and routinesStrong standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2023Reference 2743621Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 8 January 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places42 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 20 June 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £110£10.48 an hour | £84 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Full day and half day
Getting there
THE NORTHWOOD CLUB, 20 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NORTHWOOD, HA6 1HR · More nurseries in HA6
Stations
- Northwood Hills11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Haste Hill (Ruislip Lido Railway)14 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Northwood16 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
2 bus stops within 400 m, including Northwood Iron Bridge and Hallowell Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Hog's Back Open Space12 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Hillingdon there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Happy Tree Academy is a full-day nursery at THE NORTHWOOD CLUB, 20 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NORTHWOOD, HA6 1HR, in Northwood Hills, Hillingdon. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 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. Its published full-day fee is £110 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 24 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery's approach is Forest school and that it runs STEM activities. The Ofsted report card inspection in 2026 rated curriculum and teaching as 'Strong standard' and achievement as 'Strong standard'.
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
Food
Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted 2026 found that safeguarding standards were met.
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says parents should get their 11-digit childcare code from GOV.UK, then give it to the nursery with their National Insurance number and their child's date of birth so it can check the code with the local authority. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Tree AcademyThis nursery | Report card 2026 | £110 | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Woodlodge Montessori SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | £147 | 08:00–18:00 | 1–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Ministeps NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £110.83 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| St Vincent's Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Chickywicks Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Blossom Tree MontessoriFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.7 miles |
| The Little Learners Montessori NorthwoodFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Northwood Hills5
- All nurseries in Hillingdon93
- All nurseries in HA612
- Nurseries near Northwood Hills station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Hillside Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2023 0.5 miles
- Hillside Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvementinspected November 2024 0.5 miles
- Northwood College for Girls GDST ages 3–19has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Frithwood Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2024 0.8 miles
- St Helen's School ages 3–19has a nursery class 0.8 miles
- Harlyn Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected December 2024 0.8 miles
- St John's School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.9 miles
- Pinner Wood School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected December 2023 1.0 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Happy Tree Academy cost?
Happy Tree Academy publishes these fees: full day £110 for all ages and half day £84 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Happy Tree Academy offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Happy Tree Academy offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Happy Tree Academy's opening hours?
Happy Tree Academy opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Happy Tree Academy take?
Happy Tree Academy takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Happy Tree Academy's Ofsted rating?
Happy Tree Academy was inspected on 8 January 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 Happy Tree Academy take?
Happy Tree Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.
What approach does Happy Tree Academy follow?
Happy Tree Academy's website describes its approach as: Forest school.
Does Happy Tree Academy have outdoor space?
Happy Tree Academy lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Happy Tree Academy?
Northwood Hills is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Happy Tree Academy?
You can call 01923 388281 and visit www.happytreeacademy.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Hillingdon
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.happytreeacademy.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2743621 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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