# Outdoor Owls

Outdoor Owls is a full-day nursery at Richmond & Putney Unitarian Church, Ormond Road, Richmond, TW10 6TH, in Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 48 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Outdoor Owls Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/outdoor-owls-2555114  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Richmond & Putney Unitarian Church, Ormond Road, Richmond, TW10 6TH
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 4537 8901
- Website: https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london
- Run by: [Outdoor Owls Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/outdoor-owls-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2555114

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 August 2022, 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/16/2555114

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2555114). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555114)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555114)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555114)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1574867)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames that publish fees charge £116.76–£124 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:45
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Richmond & Putney Unitarian Church, Ormond Road, Richmond, TW10 6TH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.458499,-0.303894

- Station: Richmond (London), 0.4 miles
- Station: Richmond, 0.4 miles
- Station: St Margarets (London), 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rotary Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bridge House Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Richmond Riverside, 0.1 miles
- Park: Cambridge Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Richmond Green, 0.2 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 Richmond upon Thames there are about 2 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 48 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)

### Food

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)

### Care and routines

- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Vicarage School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Deer Park School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Vineyard School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| King's House School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kneller Hall Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Marshgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Stephen's C E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Vineyard Organic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-vineyard-organic-day-nursery-ey445042) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Riverside Nursery Schools - Twickenham Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-schools-twickenham-park-2688575) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-schools-richmond-montessori-2776150) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Rosslyn Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosslyn-nursery-and-preschool-ey553259) | Good |  | 09:05–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Kings Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kings-road-nursery-ey224972) | Good | £105.29 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Marble Hill Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-marble-hill-park-nursery-ey540467) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Outdoor Owls's opening hours?

Outdoor Owls opens 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri.

### Is Outdoor Owls open all year?

Yes, Outdoor Owls is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Outdoor Owls take?

Outdoor Owls takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Outdoor Owls's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Outdoor Owls Good at its inspection on 1 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Outdoor Owls take?

Outdoor Owls is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Outdoor Owls?

Outdoor Owls is run by Outdoor Owls Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Outdoor Owls follow?

Outdoor Owls's website describes its approach as: Forest school, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Outdoor Owls have outdoor space?

Outdoor Owls lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Mud kitchen, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Outdoor Owls?

Richmond is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Outdoor Owls?

You can call 020 4537 8901 and visit www.outdoorowls.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555114)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.outdoorowls.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.outdoorowls.com/richmond-london)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Outdoor+Owls+Richmond+Nursery+-+Forest+School+Nursery+%26+Holiday+Camps&query_place_id=ChIJ86-VsYoNdkgRDRQIFhV-zc8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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