# Phileas Fox Nursery School

Phileas Fox Nursery School is a full-day nursery at St Mary's Square, LONDON, W2 1SE, in Lisson Grove, Westminster. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 12 months to 4 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £135 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 22 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phileas-fox-nursery-school-ey495108  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Mary's Square, LONDON, W2 1SE
- Ages: 12 months to 4 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7723 2106
- Website: http://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY495108

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 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/EY495108

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2015 (Reference EY495108). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495108)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495108)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495108)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/785703)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £135 (£13.50 an hour) | £130 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £150
- Registration fee: £250

Source: nursery website (https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/_files/ugd/daff56_c8aaf1c78f7e49a9810c909d779a2a07.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 12 months to 4 years
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's Square, LONDON, W2 1SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.520397,-0.175983

- Station: Paddington (H&C Line)-Underground, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Edgware Road (Bakerloo), 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Paddington, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary's Churchyard, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Saint Mary's Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Paddington Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rembrandt Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Floating Pocket Park, 0.2 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 Westminster there are about 2.6 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/curriculum)
- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/curriculum)

### Food

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/school-hours)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/about)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/about)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/about)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/school-hours)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/about)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/school-hours)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/general-5)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/about)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/extra-curricular-activities)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/extra-curricular-activities)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/extra-curricular-activities)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ark King Solomon Academy | All-through | 2–18 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Abingdon House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Merchant Square Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-merchant-square-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey481188) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Maryam's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maryams-nursery-2856156) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Micky Star Community Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/micky-star-community-childrens-centre-ey312270) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [IMPs Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imps-pre-school-ey426156) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Paddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/les-petites-etoiles-bilingual-montessori-paddington-ey431842) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Sweethearts Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sweethearts-montessori-school-135056) | Good | £86 | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Phileas Fox Nursery School cost?

Phileas Fox Nursery School publishes these fees: full day £135 for all ages, half day £130 for all ages, half day £35 for all ages, half day £25 for all ages, half day £45 for all ages, half day £105 for all ages and half day £65 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Phileas Fox Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Phileas Fox Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Phileas Fox Nursery School's opening hours?

Phileas Fox Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Phileas Fox Nursery School take?

Phileas Fox Nursery School takes children aged 12 months to 4 years.

### What is Phileas Fox Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Phileas Fox Nursery School Good at its inspection on 16 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Phileas Fox Nursery School take?

Phileas Fox Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Phileas Fox Nursery School?

Yes. Phileas Fox Nursery School lists a registration fee of £150 and a registration fee of £250.

### What approach does Phileas Fox Nursery School follow?

Phileas Fox Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Bilingual and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Phileas Fox Nursery School have outdoor space?

Phileas Fox Nursery School lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Phileas Fox Nursery School?

Edgware Road (Bakerloo) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Phileas Fox Nursery School?

You can call 020 7723 2106 and visit www.phileasfoxnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495108)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.phileasfoxnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.phileasfoxnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Phileas+Fox+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJs-PT_bEadkgR_YXCQnl_QlY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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