# READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road is a sessional pre-school at Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29 Hopkinson's Place, London, NW1 8TN, in Primrose Hill, Camden. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–12:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 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. It is run by Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-fitzroy-road-2672861 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29 Hopkinson's Place, London, NW1 8TN - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–12:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 24 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 7586 5862 - Website: https://www.readysteadygo.org/ - Run by: [Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ready-steady-go-pre-schools-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2672861 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 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/16/2672861 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2672861). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672861) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672861) - Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672861) ## Fees | Age | Per week | |---|---| | 2-year-olds | £325 | | 3 and over | £500 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 3-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Deposit: £2,000 Source: nursery website (https://www.readysteadygo.org/fees-and-funding), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 09:00–12:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years ## Getting there Address: Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29 Hopkinson's Place, London, NW1 8TN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.539978,-0.155380 - Station: Chalk Farm, 0.4 miles - Station: Camden Town, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - Station: Camden Town Station / Bayham Street, 0.6 miles - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Chalcot Square Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Primrose Hill, under 0.1 miles - Park: Primrose Hill Court Open Space, 0.2 miles - Park: The Regent's Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Inverness Gardens, 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 Camden there are about 3.2 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 ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum, a school readiness programme and early phonics as approaches. Activities named on its website include dance and movement and cooking activities. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Outstanding. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/ethos-and-philosophy) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play and local outings and trips. - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) ### Settling in Its website says that before starting, parent and child spend a morning in the pre-school to meet the teachers and group, and that accompanied group classes and orientation come before the child joins. Care details on its website include a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/pre-school) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/fees-and-funding) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/how-to-apply) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/faq) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/fees-and-funding) ### Safety At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. ### Extras and activities - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) ### Getting a place Its website says families enquire to receive the application form, complete it, then visit the pre-school with the principal. If offered a place, families accept it and pay a £2,000 deposit to confirm the place. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Primrose Hill School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) | | 0.3 miles | | Alleyn's Regent's Park | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | The Cavendish School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Saint Christina's School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) | | 0.5 miles | | Sarum Hall School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Hawley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Auden Place Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auden-place-community-nursery-100615) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [St Mark's Hall Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marks-hall-nursery-school-ltd-ey552938) | Outstanding | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-primrose-hill-2672857) | Outstanding | | 09:00–14:00 | 0.2 miles | | [READY STEADY GO Eton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-eton-road-2882180) | | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Harmood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harmood-nursery-ey337970) | Good | | 09:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Regents Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/regents-park-nursery-ey346787) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road cost? READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road publishes these fees: per week £325 for 2-year-olds and per week £500 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road offer 30 funded hours? Yes. READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road's opening hours? READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road opens 09:00–12:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road take? READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road take? READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road? Yes. READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road lists a deposit of £2,000. ### Who runs READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road? READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road is run by Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What approach does READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road follow? READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics. ### Does READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road have outdoor space? READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road lists: Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road? Chalk Farm is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road? You can call 020 7586 5862 and visit www.readysteadygo.org. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672861) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.readysteadygo.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.readysteadygo.org/) - 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.