# Ladbroke Square Montessori School Ladbroke Square Montessori School is a sessional pre-school at 43 Ladbroke Square, London, W11 3ND, in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 70 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri, 41 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 29 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladbroke-square-montessori-school-105707 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 43 Ladbroke Square, London, W11 3ND - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 41 a year - Registered places: 70 - Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 7229 0125 - Website: http://www.ladbrokesquarenursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 105707 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 November 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/16/105707 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 105707). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105707) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105707) - 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/16/105707) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1411614) ## Fees | Age | Half day | |---|---| | All ages | £14 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 8.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Deposit: £2,500 - Registration fee: £150 Source: nursery website (https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/admissions/fees-prospective-parents), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: 15 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:30 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: 41 a year - Sessions: half day ## Getting there Address: 43 Ladbroke Square, London, W11 3ND Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.510793,-0.200140 - Station: Notting Hill Gate, 0.2 miles - Station: Holland Park, 0.3 miles - Station: Bayswater, 0.5 miles - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Holland Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Powis Square, 0.3 miles - Park: Colville Square Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Kensington Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: Avondale Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Longlands Court 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names Montessori and Forest school as its approaches, and lists support for children learning English and a sensory room. Its website also lists activities including children's yoga, language classes, dance and movement, cooking activities, library visits and STEM activities. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/) - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/about-us) ### Food According to its website, the nursery is a nut-free setting, provides breakfast and provides healthy snacks. - Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/fee-calculator) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/admissions/fees-prospective-parents) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/fee-calculator) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/about-us) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/about-us) ### Settling in Children who are not eligible for UFH start with a reduced number of mornings in their first term, then move to five mornings from their second term, according to its website. Children meet their new class and teachers at the start of their first term. - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/fee-calculator) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/fee-calculator) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/about-us) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/admissions/fees-prospective-parents) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/about-us) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/fee-calculator) ### SEND and inclusion - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/our-teachers) - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/admissions/admissions-information) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/about-us) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/about-us) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/about-us) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/admissions/fees-prospective-parents) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/useful-information/about-us) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://ladbrokesquarenursery.com/fee-calculator) ### Getting a place To apply, families complete the nursery school registration form and pay a non-refundable £150 administration fee, then book a visit or tour. If offered a place, families pay a £2500 deposit to secure it, and the nursery has a waiting list. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Southbank International School Kensington | | 2–11 | | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Wetherby School | | 3–8 | | | 0.2 miles | | Fox Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Pembridge Hall School | | 4–11 | | | 0.3 miles | | Colville Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Stewart Bilingual School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | College Park School | | 4–19 | School remains Good (October 2022) | | 0.4 miles | | St Clement and St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Square Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-square-nursery-school-2790798) | | | 08:45–16:15 | 0.2 miles | | [Bright Horizons Holland Park Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-holland-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544212) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [The Acorn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-acorn-nursery-school-ey489155) | Good | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Garden Gate Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-garden-gate-nursery-2901065) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-montessori-school-the-grove-2617818) | Good | £170 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Pippa Pop-ins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippa-pop-ins-ey489562) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Ladbroke Square Montessori School cost? Ladbroke Square Montessori School publishes these fees: half day £14 for all ages, half day £31 for all ages, half day £64 for all ages, half day £90 for all ages and half day £17 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Ladbroke Square Montessori School offer 15 funded hours? Yes. Ladbroke Square Montessori School offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are Ladbroke Square Montessori School's opening hours? Ladbroke Square Montessori School opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Ladbroke Square Montessori School open all year? Ladbroke Square Montessori School is open 41 weeks a year. ### What ages does Ladbroke Square Montessori School take? Ladbroke Square Montessori School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is Ladbroke Square Montessori School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Ladbroke Square Montessori School Good at its inspection on 13 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Ladbroke Square Montessori School take? Ladbroke Square Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Ladbroke Square Montessori School? Yes. Ladbroke Square Montessori School lists a deposit of £2,500 and a registration fee of £150. ### What approach does Ladbroke Square Montessori School follow? Ladbroke Square Montessori School's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Forest school. ### Does Ladbroke Square Montessori School have outdoor space? Ladbroke Square Montessori School lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### Does Ladbroke Square Montessori School support children with SEND? Ladbroke Square Montessori School lists: Support for children learning English and Sensory room. ### What is the nearest station to Ladbroke Square Montessori School? Notting Hill Gate is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Ladbroke Square Montessori School? You can call 020 7229 0125 and visit www.ladbrokesquarenursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105707) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ladbrokesquarenursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.ladbrokesquarenursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladbroke+Square+Montessori+School&query_place_id=ChIJkxl4SeMPdkgRXINLlUpqiY8) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.