# Raphael Nursery Hammersmith

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raphael-nursery-hammersmith-2661460  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Augustinian Centre, 55 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8AU
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 95
- Phone: 020 3645 2963
- Website: http://www.raphaelnursery.com/
- Run by: [Raphael Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/raphael-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2661460

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 March 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/16/2661460

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2661460). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661460)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661460)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661460)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1414796)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Augustinian Centre, 55 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.490674,-0.223263

- Station: Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line), 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Hammersmith (H&C Line), 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Barons Court, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Frank Banfield Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Beckett's Wharf, 0.3 miles
- Park: Furnivall Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brook Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bayonne Road Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/a-bilingual-french-nursery-clapham-hammersmith)
- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/parent-information)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/parent-information)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/parent-information)

### Outdoors

Its website lists an own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/bilingual-nursery-in-hammersmith)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/bilingual-nursery-in-hammersmith)

### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/a-bilingual-french-nursery-clapham-hammersmith)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/bilingual-nursery-in-hammersmith)

### Safety

At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was graded effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/bilingual-nursery-in-hammersmith)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.raphaelnursery.com/bilingual-nursery-in-hammersmith)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Melcombe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kensington Wade |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bute House Preparatory School for Girls |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Parayhouse School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| West London Free School Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Millies House Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-house-nursery-and-preschool-ey539840) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Charing Cross Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charing-cross-day-nursery-ey234149) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Brook Green Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-green-nursery-ltd-ey415554) | Good | £77.17 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Masbro Brook Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/masbro-brook-green-ey561582) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Miss Daisy's Nursery School, Brook Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miss-daisys-nursery-school-brook-green-2725701) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2881785) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661460)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.raphaelnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.raphaelnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Raphael+Nursery+-+Hammersmith&query_place_id=ChIJm6Uurq4PdkgRDrTgC_pOLsg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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