# IMPs Pre-School

IMPs Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Portakabin, Broadley Street Gardens, Broadley Street, NW8 8BN, in Lisson Grove, Westminster. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imps-pre-school-ey426156  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Portakabin, Broadley Street Gardens, Broadley Street, NW8 8BN
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 020 7725 5787
- Ofsted URN: EY426156

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 January 2024, 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/EY426156

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2011 (Reference EY426156). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426156)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426156)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426156)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:00

## Getting there

Address: The Portakabin, Broadley Street Gardens, Broadley Street, NW8 8BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.522335,-0.168906

- Station: Edgware Road (Circle Line), 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Edgware Road (Bakerloo), 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Marylebone, 0.2 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broadley Street Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Tresham Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Paddington Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Floating Pocket Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Orange 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 Westminster 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy | All-through | 2–18 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Abingdon House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Elves Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elves-montessori-2507251) | Good |  | 09:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Newpin Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpin-family-centre-ey498816) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Odyssey London](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/odyssey-london-2831047) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Partou Merchant Square Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-merchant-square-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey481188) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Lisson Grove Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lisson-grove-creche-2496722) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Maryam's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maryams-nursery-2856156) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are IMPs Pre-School's opening hours?

IMPs Pre-School opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is IMPs Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated IMPs Pre-School Good at its inspection on 22 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can IMPs Pre-School take?

IMPs Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to IMPs Pre-School?

Edgware Road (Bakerloo) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact IMPs Pre-School?

You can call 020 7725 5787.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426156)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Imps+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJn0JjvrcadkgRb8AkH87XWOk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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