# Linnet Montessori

Linnet Montessori is a sessional pre-school at CHURCH OF CHRIST, Cranley Road, Ilford, IG2 6AG, in Newbury Park, Redbridge. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Linnet Montessori Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linnet-montessori-ey465633  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: CHURCH OF CHRIST, Cranley Road, Ilford, IG2 6AG
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07973 281937
- Run by: [Linnet Montessori Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/linnet-montessori-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY465633

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 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/EY465633

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY465633). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465633)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465633)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465633)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–15:15

## Getting there

Address: CHURCH OF CHRIST, Cranley Road, Ilford, IG2 6AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.572183,0.082810

- Station: Newbury Park, 0.4 miles
- Station: Gants Hill, 0.7 miles
- Station: Seven Kings, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ilford War Memorial Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Valentines Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Vicarage Lane Play Park, 0.4 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Seven Kings School | All-through | 4–18 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aldborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Downshall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gearies Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [A's Pre-School & Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/as-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2521341) | Good | £84 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rightstart Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rightstart-daycare-ey493703) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Smilers Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-nursery-ltd-2524060) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars (Ilford) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ilford-ltd-2857824) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bambino Nursery Barkingside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambino-nursery-barkingside-2864887) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Kidz Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kidz-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2677769) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Linnet Montessori's opening hours?

Linnet Montessori opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### What is Linnet Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Linnet Montessori Good at its inspection on 6 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Linnet Montessori take?

Linnet Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Linnet Montessori?

Linnet Montessori is run by Linnet Montessori Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Linnet Montessori?

Newbury Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Linnet Montessori?

You can call 07973 281937.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465633)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Linnet+Montessori&query_place_id=ChIJ6d1ctpCm2EcRPEtQz7fhh7A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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