# Playfield Nursery

Playfield Nursery is a sessional pre-school at St Alphage Church Hall, Playfield Road, EDGWARE, HA8 0DF, in Burnt Oak, Barnet. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playfield-nursery-ey369098  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Alphage Church Hall, Playfield Road, EDGWARE, HA8 0DF
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY369098

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 October 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/EY369098

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2008 (Reference EY369098). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369098)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369098)
- 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/EY369098)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/758254)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Alphage Church Hall, Playfield Road, EDGWARE, HA8 0DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.599937,-0.263049

- Station: Burnt Oak, 0.3 miles
- Station: Colindale, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Silk Stream Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Montrose Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Watling Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grove Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Barnet there are about 3.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Shalom Noam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Goldbeaters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Menorah Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Watling Park School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Village School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Faith & Love Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/faith-and-love-nursery-2707430) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Fountain Montessori Colindale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-colindale-ey501737) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Pebbles Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pebbles-limited-2785892) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Fountain Montessori Nido](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-nido-2759300) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Better Community Nursery At Burnt Oak Leisure Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/better-community-nursery-at-burnt-oak-leisure-centre-2507143) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Abracadabra Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abracadabra-preschool-nursery-ey563382) | Good |  | 08:30–16:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playfield Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playfield Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playfield Nursery take?

Playfield Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playfield Nursery?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369098)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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