# Highbury Day Nursery

Highbury Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit A, Highbury Stadium Square, Stadium Mews,Highbury, London, N5 1FP, in Highbury, Islington. It is registered for 70 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highbury-day-nursery-ey490889  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit A, Highbury Stadium Square, Stadium Mews,Highbury, London, N5 1FP
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 70
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3780 3021
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY490889

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490889

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY490889). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490889)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490889)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490889)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/701788)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Islington that publish fees charge £77–£180 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Unit A, Highbury Stadium Square, Stadium Mews,Highbury, London, N5 1FP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.558083,-0.104098

- Station: Arsenal, 0.2 miles
- Station: Drayton Park, 0.4 miles
- Station: Finsbury Park, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Isledon Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kinloch Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Highbury Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Finsbury Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Quill Street play space, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Islington there are about 2.6 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Care and routines

- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Gillespie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Pakeman Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Drayton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Pooles Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Conewood Childrens Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conewood-childrens-centre-nursery-2589934) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Sam Morris Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sam-morris-centre-nursery-131732) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Highbury Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highbury-community-nursery-131695) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Highbury Roundhouse Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highbury-roundhouse-little-learners-nursery-ey244389) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Be Me Day Nursery Highbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-highbury-2535621) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-and-pre-school-131707) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Highbury Day Nursery's opening hours?

Highbury Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Highbury Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Highbury Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Highbury Day Nursery take?

Highbury Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Highbury Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Highbury Day Nursery.

### Who runs Highbury Day Nursery?

Highbury Day Nursery is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### Does Highbury Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Highbury Day Nursery lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Highbury Day Nursery?

Arsenal is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Highbury Day Nursery?

You can call 020 3780 3021 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490889)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/highbury-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Highbury+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ4QQ8voIbdkgRVe0bH0zrj1Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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