# Pillar Box Gardens Nursery

Pillar Box Gardens Nursery is a full-day nursery at 49 Fairfield Road, Bow, London, E3 2QA, in Festubert Place, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Pillar Box Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillar-box-gardens-nursery-ey152556  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 49 Fairfield Road, Bow, London, E3 2QA
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 020 8983 7431
- Run by: [Pillar Box Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pillar-box-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY152556

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2021, 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/EY152556

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2001 (Reference EY152556). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152556)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152556)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152556)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/75308)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 49 Fairfield Road, Bow, London, E3 2QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.529698,-0.021117

- Station: Bow Church, under 0.1 miles, step-free access
- Station: Bow Road, 0.2 miles
- Station: Devons Road, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grove Hall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bow Estate Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Archibald Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lefevre Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St. Leonard's Priory Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Tower Hamlets there are about 4.5 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 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Phoenix School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Childrens House Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wellington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Old Palace Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Malmesbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis School 360 | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pillar Box Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillar-box-montessori-119603) | Good |  | 08:00–18:55 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Miracles Nursery - Rainhill Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-miracles-nursery-rainhill-way-2883032) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Vernon Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vernon-pre-school-playgroup-ey231123) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lincoln Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lincoln-hall-preschool-119584) | Good |  | 08:30–15:15 | 0.6 miles |
| [Ranwell Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ranwell-playgroup-ey558187) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Lincoln Hall Preschool @ Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lincoln-hall-preschool-sleaford-2496214) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pillar Box Gardens Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pillar Box Gardens Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pillar Box Gardens Nursery take?

Pillar Box Gardens Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pillar Box Gardens Nursery?

Pillar Box Gardens Nursery is run by Pillar Box Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Pillar Box Gardens Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Pillar Box Gardens Nursery?

You can call 020 8983 7431.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152556)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pillar+Box+Gardens&query_place_id=ChIJ41RFOkcddkgRWviNsjmHOSI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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