# Newstead Road Pre-School

Newstead Road Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Newstead Road Pre-School, Compton House, 6 Birch Grove, LONDON, SE12 0SU, in Lee, Lewisham. It is registered for 33 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Thu; 08:45–12:30, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newstead-road-pre-school-129103  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newstead Road Pre-School, Compton House, 6 Birch Grove, LONDON, SE12 0SU
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:00, Mon–Thu; 08:45–12:30, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 33
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8857 9500
- Website: http://www.newsteadpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 129103

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 May 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/16/129103

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1995 (Reference 129103). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129103)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129103)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129103)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/256178)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:45–15:00
- Friday: 08:45–12:30
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Newstead Road Pre-School, Compton House, 6 Birch Grove, LONDON, SE12 0SU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.447393,0.010679

- Station: Lee, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hither Green, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northbrook Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Edith Nesbit Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Lewisham there are about 2.8 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

In its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says it has a SENCo.

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://newsteadpreschool.org.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://newsteadpreschool.org.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection judged safeguarding at the nursery to be effective.

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://newsteadpreschool.org.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://newsteadpreschool.org.uk/)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should contact the nursery to arrange a visit, then get in touch to find out more about joining. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winifred's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Baring Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brindishe Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brindishe Lee School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Colfe's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sandhurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happywoods Nursery (Lewisham) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happywoods-nursery-lewisham-limited-ey370475) | Good | £105 | 07:45–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Origin Nursery Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-origin-nursery-preschool-ey501154) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Tiggs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tiggs-preschool-2787174) | Report card May 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Elms Daycare Nursery Lee](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-nursery-lee-2896042) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moonlight-nursery-and-pre-school-2821206) |  | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Oak and Wren Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-and-wren-day-nursery-2791230) | Report card Feb 2026 | £76.70 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Newstead Road Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Newstead Road Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Newstead Road Pre-School's opening hours?

Newstead Road Pre-School opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Thu; 08:45–12:30, Fri.

### Is Newstead Road Pre-School open all year?

No. Newstead Road Pre-School is open term time only.

### What ages does Newstead Road Pre-School take?

Newstead Road Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Newstead Road Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Newstead Road Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Newstead Road Pre-School take?

Newstead Road Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Does Newstead Road Pre-School support children with SEND?

Newstead Road Pre-School lists: SENCo.

### What is the nearest station to Newstead Road Pre-School?

Lee is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Newstead Road Pre-School?

You can call 020 8857 9500 and visit www.newsteadpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129103)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.newsteadpreschool.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.newsteadpreschool.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Newstead+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ98UNDuap2EcRYz8d_E2oB9k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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