# Iqra Preschool

Iqra Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 13 Frostic Walk, London, E1 5LT, in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 20 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Iqra School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-ey555489  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 13 Frostic Walk, London, E1 5LT
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 3581 7400
- Website: https://iqrapreschool.com/branches/whitechapel
- Run by: [Iqra School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/iqra-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY555489

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 2022, 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/EY555489

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY555489). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555489)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555489)
- 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/EY555489)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://iqrapreschool.com/branches/whitechapel), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 13 Frostic Walk, London, E1 5LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.517964,-0.070462

- Station: Aldgate East, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Aldgate, 0.3 miles
- Station: Whitechapel, 0.5 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chicksand Street Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Christ Church Churchyard, 0.1 miles
- Park: Mallon Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Altab Ali Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Chaucer Gardens, 0.2 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 Tower Hamlets there are about 4.5 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/about)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/about)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/curriculum)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/branches/whitechapel)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/curriculum)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/fees)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/admissions)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Works |  | 5–25 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Christ Church CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Date Palm Primary |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Osmani Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harry Gosling Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Global Kids Aldgate East](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/global-kids-aldgate-east-2624059) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Early Steps Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-steps-daycare-2743769) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-ey306807) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-ey553234) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-spitalfields-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey280862) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Women's Inclusive Team Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/womens-inclusive-team-ltd-ey499411) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Iqra Preschool cost?

Iqra Preschool publishes these fees: per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Iqra Preschool offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Iqra Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Iqra Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Iqra Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Iqra Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Iqra Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Iqra Preschool's opening hours?

Iqra Preschool opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Iqra Preschool open all year?

No. Iqra Preschool is open term time only.

### What ages does Iqra Preschool take?

Iqra Preschool takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is Iqra Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Iqra Preschool Good at its inspection on 26 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Iqra Preschool take?

Iqra Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Iqra Preschool?

Iqra Preschool is run by Iqra School Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Iqra Preschool follow?

Iqra Preschool's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Faith-based ethos and Early phonics.

### Does Iqra Preschool have outdoor space?

Iqra Preschool lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Iqra Preschool?

Aldgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Iqra Preschool?

You can call 020 3581 7400 and visit iqrapreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555489)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (iqrapreschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://iqrapreschool.com/branches/whitechapel)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Iqra+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJVVVRh7UcdkgRPfdZ-HRNE-g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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