# Kensington House Nursery School

Kensington House Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at St. Philips Church, Earls Court Road, LONDON, W8 6QH, in Earl's Court, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 19 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-house-nursery-school-ey475100  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Philips Church, Earls Court Road, LONDON, W8 6QH
- Ages: 12 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07925 618825
- Website: http://www.khnurseryschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY475100

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475100

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 20 September 2022:

- Does well: "Every child is recognised as being unique."
- Does well: "The manager has maintained and built upon the nursery's outstanding effectiveness over the last six years."
- Does well: "The manager creates a sense of community and mutual support effectively by inviting parents and carers into nursery each term for a coffee morning."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475100

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2014 (Reference EY475100). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475100)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475100)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475100)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/716715)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £10

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 12 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St. Philips Church, Earls Court Road, LONDON, W8 6QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.495807,-0.196256

- Station: Earl's Court, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: High Street Kensington, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: West Brompton, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Holland Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Mary Abbots Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Kensington and Chelsea there are about 2.1 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/philosophy)

### Food

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/_files/ugd/0a7c33_76490a38ef0941d3953d00871797d8fe.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/_files/ugd/0a7c33_e635c2fbf41e40cbb4d1ebe3d3bce90c.pdf)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/philosophy)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/_files/ugd/0a7c33_0057ad8bdd8c44d998f6f05a0f0f2392.pdf)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/_files/ugd/0a7c33_e635c2fbf41e40cbb4d1ebe3d3bce90c.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/philosophy)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/philosophy)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/philosophy)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/_files/ugd/0a7c33_0057ad8bdd8c44d998f6f05a0f0f2392.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/philosophy)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.khnurseryschool.com/philosophy)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thomas's Kensington |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wetherby School, Kensington |  | 2–8 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Avonmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St James Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bousfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eden Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eden-montessori-nursery-ey407830) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The French Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-french-nursery-school-2593198) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kensington Place Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-place-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686882) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Warwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warwick-pre-school-105749) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Iverna Gardens Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iverna-gardens-montessori-2729380) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Sunflower House Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-sunflower-house-nursery-and-preschool-2822541) |  |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Kensington House Nursery School's opening hours?

Kensington House Nursery School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Kensington House Nursery School open all year?

No. Kensington House Nursery School is open term time only.

### What ages does Kensington House Nursery School take?

Kensington House Nursery School takes children aged 12 months to 5 years.

### What is Kensington House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kensington House Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kensington House Nursery School take?

Kensington House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Kensington House Nursery School?

Yes. Kensington House Nursery School lists a registration fee of £10.

### What approach does Kensington House Nursery School follow?

Kensington House Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Early phonics.

### Does Kensington House Nursery School have outdoor space?

Kensington House Nursery School lists: Regular park trips and Growing / allotment area.

### Does Kensington House Nursery School support children with SEND?

Kensington House Nursery School lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Kensington House Nursery School?

Earl's Court is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kensington House Nursery School?

You can call 07925 618825 and visit www.khnurseryschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475100)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.khnurseryschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.khnurseryschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kensington+House+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ1QrzFvMPdkgRkZbcs7XbeNk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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