# Owls Nursery School

Owls Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 447 Rochester way, London, SE9 6PH, in Kidbrooke, Greenwich. It is registered for 44 children. It opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Owls Nursery School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owls-nursery-school-2657915  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 447 Rochester way, London, SE9 6PH
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 44
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8856 6103
- Website: http://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Owls Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/owls-nursery-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2657915

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 July 2024, 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/16/2657915

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2022 (Reference 2657915). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2657915)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2657915)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2657915)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1590190)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Greenwich that publish fees charge £60–£112 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 447 Rochester way, London, SE9 6PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.460375,0.046758

- Station: Eltham, 0.4 miles
- Station: Kidbrooke, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Well Hall Pleasaunce, 0.2 miles
- Park: Briset Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Greenwich 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated the nursery Good overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website names a school readiness programme and early phonics as its approach, along with music classes, children's yoga, and dance and movement.

- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/curriculum)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/curriculum)

### Food

Its website says breakfast is provided.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/daily-routine)

### Settling in

Its website says unlimited settling-in sessions are offered. Care arrangements include a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/daily-routine)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/kidbrooke-nursery)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/kidbrooke-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/daily-routine)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/daily-routine)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/daily-routine)

### Getting a place

Its website says parents can check their eligibility using the Eligibility Checker link to apply for funded hours or Tax-Free Childcare. Fees and attendance options vary by setting, so parents should contact the nursery directly. The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Henwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Haimo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ealdham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Deansfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crafty Wizards Henwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crafty-wizards-henwick-2807801) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Nesbit Nippers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesbit-nippers-ey546319) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Flintmill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flintmill-pre-school-2657916) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Alpha Nursery (Eltham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nursery-eltham-2633234) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey290486) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Royal Eltham Pre - School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-eltham-pre-school-509639) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Owls Nursery School opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Owls Nursery School Good at its inspection on 31 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Owls Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

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

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

### Who runs Owls Nursery School?

Owls Nursery School is run by Owls Nursery School Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Owls Nursery School follow?

Owls Nursery School's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme and Early phonics.

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

Eltham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Owls Nursery School?

You can call 020 8856 6103 and visit www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2657915)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.owlsnurseryschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Owls+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJVeSJ9xyp2EcR4PiSzd_XWww)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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