Full-day nursery in Brook Green, Hammersmith and Fulham
Raphael Nursery Hammersmith
Augustinian Centre, 55 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8AU · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 2021Reference 2661460Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 13 March 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places95 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 18 June 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
Augustinian Centre, 55 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8AU · More nurseries in W6
Stations
- Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line)No step-free access4 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Hammersmith (H&C Line)No step-free access7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Barons CourtNo step-free access10 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
24 bus stops within 400 m, including Hammersmith Broadway, Hammersmith Bus Station and Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Frank Banfield Park3 min walk
- Beckett's Wharf7 min walk
- Furnivall Gardens8 min walk
- Brook Green10 min walk
- Bayonne Road Open Space12 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Hammersmith and Fulham there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Raphael Nursery Hammersmith is a full-day nursery at Augustinian Centre, 55 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8AU, in Brook Green, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 95 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Raphael Nursery Limited.
Run by Raphael Nursery Limited (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website names Montessori, Bilingual, School readiness programme and Early phonics as its approaches, and Inclusive setting as its support. Activities named on its website include children's yoga, sports coaching, dance and movement, and library visits. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and for quality of education.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- BilingualSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website lists an own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery contacts families to agree the exact settle-in dates, and that settling in takes place over 3 days before the child starts their agreed routine. Care details on its website include a key person system and settling-in sessions.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was graded effective.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Library visitsSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families can request a brochure or book a visit, then register to reserve a place. If there is no space, families can join the waiting list, which the nursery has, and the nursery then contacts them to agree settle-in dates.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael Nursery HammersmithThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Millies House Nursery And PreschoolFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Charing Cross Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Brook Green Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | £77.17 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Masbro Brook GreenSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Miss Daisy's Nursery School, Brook GreenSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:30–15:30 | from 2 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Paul's CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected November 2024 0.2 miles
- Melcombe Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected February 2023 0.3 miles
- Kensington Wade ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- Bute House Preparatory School for Girls ages 4–11 0.4 miles
- Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected September 2024 0.4 miles
- Parayhouse School ages 5–16Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.4 miles
- West London Free School Primary Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected February 2025 0.4 miles
- Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.4 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Raphael Nursery Hammersmith's opening hours?
Raphael Nursery Hammersmith opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Raphael Nursery Hammersmith open all year?
Yes, Raphael Nursery Hammersmith is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What is Raphael Nursery Hammersmith's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Raphael Nursery Hammersmith Good at its inspection on 13 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Raphael Nursery Hammersmith take?
Raphael Nursery Hammersmith is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.
Who runs Raphael Nursery Hammersmith?
Raphael Nursery Hammersmith is run by Raphael Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Raphael Nursery Hammersmith follow?
Raphael Nursery Hammersmith's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Bilingual, School readiness programme and Early phonics.
Does Raphael Nursery Hammersmith have outdoor space?
Raphael Nursery Hammersmith lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.
Does Raphael Nursery Hammersmith support children with SEND?
Raphael Nursery Hammersmith lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Raphael Nursery Hammersmith?
Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Raphael Nursery Hammersmith?
You can call 020 3645 2963 and visit www.raphaelnursery.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.raphaelnursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2661460 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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