Full-day nursery in Newington, Southwark
Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd
35 Sutherland House, Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3EE · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2004Reference EY287693Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 16 December 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places105 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 9 September 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Southwark that publish fees charge £72.50–£110 a day for under-2s (11 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–19:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
35 Sutherland House, Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3EE · More nurseries in SE17
Stations
- KenningtonNo step-free access11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Elephant & Castle16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Oval17 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
17 bus stops within 400 m, including St Pauls Primary School, Chapter Road and Westmoreland Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Pelier Park2 min walk
- Pasley Park3 min walk
- Saint Peter's Gardens5 min walk
- Faraday Gardens6 min walk
- Pullens Open Space7 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Southwark there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is a full-day nursery at 35 Sutherland House, Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3EE, in Newington, Southwark. It is registered for 105 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–19:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 46 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd.
Run by Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd (company), which runs 7 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Reggio Emilia inspiredSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- Art studio / atelierSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Roundabout Nurseries LtdThis nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:30–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Early Steps Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 0 mo–8 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| SRC Community NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £63 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| SRC Community NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Mini Treasures Children CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| St Johns Pre SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| 1st Place at the ElephantFull-day nursery | Good | £104 | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Newington8
- All nurseries in Southwark105
- All nurseries in SE179
- Nurseries near Kennington station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 under 0.1 miles
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.2 miles
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.2 miles
- Robert Browning Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected December 2025 0.3 miles
- Keyworth Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 0.3 miles
- Crampton Primary Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected April 2024 0.3 miles
- Michael Faraday School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2024 0.4 miles
- Evolve Academy ages 5–16Ofsted: Report cardinspected March 2026 0.4 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd's opening hours?
Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd opens 07:30–19:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd take?
Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 16 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd take?
Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 105 children at any one time.
Who runs Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?
Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is run by Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.
What approach does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd follow?
Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.
Does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd have outdoor space?
Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd lists: Local outings and trips.
Does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd support children with SEND?
Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd lists: Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?
Kennington is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?
You can call 020 7277 3643 and visit www.mrnnursery.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.mrnnursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY287693 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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