# Happy Tree Academy

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tree-academy-2743621  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: THE NORTHWOOD CLUB, 20 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NORTHWOOD, HA6 1HR
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 01923 388281
- Website: http://www.happytreeacademy.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2743621

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 January 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/16/2743621

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2743621). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743621)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743621)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743621)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1648390)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £110 (£10.48 an hour) | £84 |

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

Source: nursery website (https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/government-funding), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: THE NORTHWOOD CLUB, 20 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NORTHWOOD, HA6 1HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.602171,-0.419566

- Station: Northwood Hills, 0.4 miles
- Station: Haste Hill (Ruislip Lido Railway), 0.6 miles
- Station: Northwood, 0.7 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hog's Back Open Space, 0.5 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 school (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/)

### Food

Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/government-funding)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/free-childcare-january-2027)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/government-funding)

### Safety

Ofsted 2026 found that safeguarding standards were met.

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://happytreeacademy.co.uk/government-funding)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hillside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Northwood College for Girls GDST |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Frithwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Helen's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Harlyn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Pinner Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlodge Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlodge-montessori-school-ey439145) | Good | £147 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ministeps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ministeps-nursery-ey485244) | Good | £110.83 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [St Vincent's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-vincents-nursery-ltd-ey330072) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Chickywicks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chickywicks-day-nursery-ey381842) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Blossom Tree Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-montessori-ey559997) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [The Little Learners Montessori Northwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-montessori-northwood-ey478383) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743621)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.happytreeacademy.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.happytreeacademy.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Tree+Academy&query_place_id=ChIJHzAciXtrdkgRF-tG8FUlG-I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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