# Ravenscourt Park Montessori Ravenscourt Park Montessori is a sessional pre-school at 1 O'clock Club, 39 Ravenscourt Road, London, W6 0UJ, in Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:30–15:15, Mon–Thu, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ravenscourt-park-montessori-2647347 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 1 O'clock Club, 39 Ravenscourt Road, London, W6 0UJ - Ages: from 2 years - Opening hours: 08:30–15:15, Mon–Thu - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 32 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: no - Phone: 07917 071364 - Website: http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2647347 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647347 Exact words from the Ofsted report of 17 January 2024: - Does well: "Managers and staff have high expectations for all children." - Does well: "Staff provide a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about being healthy." - Does well: "Staff are highly effective in supporting children's communication skills." Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647347 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2647347). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647347) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647347) - Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647347) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1341750) ## Fees | Age | Per hour | |---|---| | All ages | £15 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £26 (half day) Source: nursery website (http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Thursday: 08:30–15:15 - Ages: from 2 years - Weeks open: term time only - Sessions: per hour ## Getting there Address: 1 O'clock Club, 39 Ravenscourt Road, London, W6 0UJ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.495573,-0.236789 - Station: Ravenscourt Park, under 0.1 miles - Station: Stamford Brook, 0.4 miles - Station: Hammersmith (H&C Line), 0.5 miles, no step-free access - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Ravenscourt Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Dalling Road Open Space, 0.1 miles - Park: Starch Green, 0.3 miles - Park: Furnivall Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: St. Peter's Square, 0.4 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 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 5 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the approach includes Montessori, Forest school and Early phonics. Ofsted rated the nursery Outstanding for overall effectiveness and for quality of education at its 2024 inspection. Its website also names SEND support, an inclusive setting, sports coaching and STEM activities. - Montessori (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/) - Forest school (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the setting is nut-free, has an allergy-aware kitchen, and provides healthy snacks, and that parents provide a packed lunch. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/PDFs/Ravenscourt Park Montessori - Policy Handbook2027.pdf) - Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/PDFs/Ravenscourt Park Montessori - Policy Handbook2027.pdf) - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, an outdoor classroom and a growing / allotment area. - Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/PDFs/Ravenscourt Park Montessori - Policy Handbook2027.pdf) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) ### Settling in Its website says that before starting, families are invited to come and be with the nursery, meet the teaching team and key teacher, collect the smock and bag, and ask questions. It also names a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/PDFs/Ravenscourt Park Montessori - Policy Handbook2027.pdf) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/PDFs/Ravenscourt Park Montessori - Policy Handbook2027.pdf) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/PDFs/Ravenscourt Park Montessori - Policy Handbook2027.pdf) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/PDFs/Ravenscourt Park Montessori - Policy Handbook2027.pdf) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/PDFs/Ravenscourt Park Montessori - Policy Handbook2027.pdf) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective. ### Extras and activities - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/admissions.aspx) ### Getting a place Its website says families book a visit or observation of the classroom, complete the registration form, and pay a non-refundable registration fee to secure a place; there is no deposit. The nursery has a waiting list. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | John Betts Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | under 0.1 miles | | Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School | | 4–11 | | | 0.1 miles | | Earl's Court Free School Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | | 0.2 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) | | 0.3 miles | | St Peter's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Vanessa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | 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 | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Mace Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mace-montessori-nursery-ey335641) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Mace Annex](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mace-annex-ey381534) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Alexandra Montessori Hammersmith](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alexandra-montessori-hammersmith-2498843) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Aisha Hammersmith LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-aisha-hammersmith-ltd-2881429) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Muffins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-muffins-nursery-2655782) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Ladybird Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-2613057) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Ravenscourt Park Montessori cost? Ravenscourt Park Montessori publishes these fees: per hour £15 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Ravenscourt Park Montessori offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Ravenscourt Park Montessori offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £26 half day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Ravenscourt Park Montessori take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Ravenscourt Park Montessori offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Ravenscourt Park Montessori's opening hours? Ravenscourt Park Montessori opens 08:30–15:15, Mon–Thu. ### Is Ravenscourt Park Montessori open all year? No. Ravenscourt Park Montessori is open term time only. ### What ages does Ravenscourt Park Montessori take? Ravenscourt Park Montessori takes children aged from 2 years. ### What is Ravenscourt Park Montessori's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Ravenscourt Park Montessori Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Ravenscourt Park Montessori take? Ravenscourt Park Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Ravenscourt Park Montessori? Meals are not included in the fees at Ravenscourt Park Montessori. ### Does Ravenscourt Park Montessori accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Ravenscourt Park Montessori accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Ravenscourt Park Montessori follow? Ravenscourt Park Montessori's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and Early phonics. ### Does Ravenscourt Park Montessori have outdoor space? Ravenscourt Park Montessori lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and Growing / allotment area. ### Does Ravenscourt Park Montessori support children with SEND? Ravenscourt Park Montessori lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Ravenscourt Park Montessori? Ravenscourt Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Ravenscourt Park Montessori? You can call 07917 071364 and visit www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647347) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.ravenscourtmontessori.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ravenscourt+Park+Montessori&query_place_id=ChIJBYMs5lMPdkgREwqMWsGfmC4) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.