# LJS Nursery School

LJS Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St. Johns Wood Road, London, NW8 7HA, in St John's Wood, Westminster. It is registered for 52 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ljs-nursery-school-ey303591  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St. Johns Wood Road, London, NW8 7HA
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 7432 1286
- Website: https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY303591

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 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/EY303591

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2005 (Reference EY303591). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303591)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303591)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303591)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:00–15:00
- Friday: 09:00–12:00
- Ages: from 2 years

## Getting there

Address: Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St. Johns Wood Road, London, NW8 7HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.528063,-0.172544

- Station: St. John's Wood, 0.5 miles
- Station: Edgware Road (Bakerloo), 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: London Marylebone, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St. John's Wood Church Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tresham Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Orange Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Regent's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Broadley Street Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/aboutus)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/learning)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/learning)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/aboutus)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/news)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/aboutus)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/aboutus)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/learning)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/aboutus)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/parents)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/learning)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/parents)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/parents)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/learning)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/learning)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/aboutus)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/aboutus)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/aboutus)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/aboutus)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Woodside School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Abingdon House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Arnold House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lisson Grove Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lisson-grove-creche-2496722) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Newpin Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpin-family-centre-ey498816) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Toddlers Inn St. Johns Wood LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-inn-st-johns-wood-ltd-135111) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [b\_together](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/b-together-2633386) | Good | £105 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Anglo-Russian Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anglo-russian-pre-school-ltd-ey474032) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kindergarten in the Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-in-the-wood-135095) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are LJS Nursery School's opening hours?

LJS Nursery School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### What ages does LJS Nursery School take?

LJS Nursery School takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is LJS Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated LJS Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 29 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can LJS Nursery School take?

LJS Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Does LJS Nursery School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. LJS Nursery School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does LJS Nursery School follow?

LJS Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Faith-based ethos, Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.

### Does LJS Nursery School have outdoor space?

LJS Nursery School lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does LJS Nursery School support children with SEND?

LJS Nursery School lists: SEND support, SENCo, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to LJS Nursery School?

St. John's Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact LJS Nursery School?

You can call 020 7432 1286 and visit www.ljsnurseryschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303591)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ljsnurseryschool.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.ljsnurseryschool.org/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LJS+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJjz6rtLsadkgRH46unDMxWYY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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