# Newstead Children's Centre

Newstead Children's Centre is a sessional pre-school at Newstead Childrens Centre, Fallows Close, East Finchley, London, N2 8LG, in Church End, Barnet. It is registered for 26 children. It opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by London Borough of Barnet.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newstead-childrens-centre-154613  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Newstead Childrens Centre, Fallows Close, East Finchley, London, N2 8LG
- Opening hours: 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 020 8359 3460
- Run by: [London Borough of Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/london-borough-of-barnet)
- Ofsted URN: 154613

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 November 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/16/154613

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2001 (Reference 154613). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/154613)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/154613)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/154613)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/758022)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Newstead Childrens Centre, Fallows Close, East Finchley, London, N2 8LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.597630,-0.175194

- Station: Finchley Central, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- Station: East Finchley, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oak Lane Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Pancras and Islington Cemetery, 0.2 miles
- Park: Marie Curie Cancer Care Garden of Hope, 0.4 miles
- Park: East End Road open space, 0.5 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Barnet 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Manorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Martin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Akiva School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brookland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Aisha Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-aisha-nursery-2883513) |  |  | 09:00–16:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kids in Motion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-motion-2814909) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle East Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-east-finchley-2896351) |  |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-finchley-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684838) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Shofar Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shofar-daycare-nursery-ey497425) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Learning Experience, East Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-experience-east-finchley-2596384) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Newstead Children's Centre's opening hours?

Newstead Children's Centre opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Newstead Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Newstead Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 27 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Newstead Children's Centre take?

Newstead Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Newstead Children's Centre?

Newstead Children's Centre is run by London Borough of Barnet, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Newstead Children's Centre?

Finchley Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Newstead Children's Centre?

You can call 020 8359 3460.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/154613)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Newstead+Children+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJbavWDB0adkgRQxoggq6ROW0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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