# Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham

Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham is a full-day nursery at Lucas Vale Primary School, Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QB, in St John's, Lewisham. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.5 (October 2026). It is run by Purple Jay Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-jay-nursery-lewisham-2699060  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lucas Vale Primary School, Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QB
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 4579 0956
- Website: https://purplejay.com/lewisham/
- Run by: [Purple Jay Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/purple-jay-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2699060

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 2025, 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/16/2699060

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2699060). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699060)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699060)
- 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/16/2699060)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Lucas Vale Primary School, Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.471349,-0.028763

- Station: St Johns (London), 0.3 miles
- Station: Deptford Bridge, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: New Cross, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Friendly Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Luxmore Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens, 0.1 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 Lewisham there are about 2.8 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: 4.5 out of 5 (as of 29 October 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names a nature-based approach and music classes. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/lewisham)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/lewisham)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/lewisham)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/lewisham)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery offers a gentle settling-in period tailored to each child, with staff working closely with parents.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/lewisham)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/lewisham)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/lewisham)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/fees-and-discounts)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/lewisham)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/lewisham)

### Getting a place

Its website says parents can book a tour or viewing using the enquiry form, and the team replies within 24 hours. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Myatt Garden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ashmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tidemill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Childeric Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Nest Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nest-nursery-ltd-2819176) | Report card May 2026 | £92 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-129035) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [New Cross Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-cross-community-nursery-ey488926) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd-2743459) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Chairbears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chairbears-day-nursery-ey474464) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-brockley-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey487116) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham's opening hours?

Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham take?

Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham Good at its inspection on 24 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham take?

Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham?

Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham is run by Purple Jay Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham follow?

Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.

### Does Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham have outdoor space?

Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham?

St Johns (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham?

You can call 020 4579 0956 and visit purplejay.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699060)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (purplejay.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://purplejay.com/lewisham/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 29 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purple+Jay+Lewisham&query_place_id=ChIJ1-sBiVMDdkgRcHkPvV-zCNs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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