# READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill is a sessional pre-school at 12a King Henrys Road, London, NW3 3RP, in Primrose Hill, Camden. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–14:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, 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 has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-primrose-hill-2672857 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 12a King Henrys Road, London, NW3 3RP - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–14:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 26 - 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: 2672857 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 January 2025, 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/16/2672857 Exact words from the Ofsted report of 16 January 2025: - Does well: "Leaders constantly strive for excellence throughout all aspects of the provision." - Does well: "The environment and activities are meticulously planned to be accessible for all children." - Does well: "Staff instil children with a real love of literacy and help them to build excellent foundations for reading and writing." Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672857 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2672857). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672857) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672857) - Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672857) ## Fees - Deposit: £2,000 Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 09:00–14:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 12a King Henrys Road, London, NW3 3RP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542757,-0.157462 - Station: Chalk Farm, 0.2 miles - Station: Kentish Town West, 0.5 miles - Station: Camden Town, 0.6 miles, no step-free access - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Primrose Hill Court Open Space, under 0.1 miles - Park: Chalcot Square Gardens, 0.1 miles - Park: Primrose Hill, 0.2 miles - Park: Primrose Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Talacre Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum, a school readiness programme and early phonics. The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Outstanding. Its website names an inclusive setting, along with dance and movement, cooking activities and STEM activities. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/primrose-hill) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_d8b9c9f99b624988a4f9b106b427a7fb.pdf) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips. Forest school is listed among its approaches. - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_d8b9c9f99b624988a4f9b106b427a7fb.pdf) ### Settling in Its website says that before starting, parents and children spend a morning at the pre-school the term before to meet teachers and classmates. Accompanied group classes and an orientation then help families settle into the routine. Its website also lists settling-in sessions. - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/primrose-hill) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/primrose-hill) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/how-to-apply) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/primrose-hill) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/primrose-hill) ### Safety Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2025. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_d8b9c9f99b624988a4f9b106b427a7fb.pdf) ### Extras and activities - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/primrose-hill) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_d8b9c9f99b624988a4f9b106b427a7fb.pdf) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_d8b9c9f99b624988a4f9b106b427a7fb.pdf) ### Getting a place Its website says applicants complete an application form, then visit the pre-school with the principal or deputy. After the visit, families receive a place offer, accept it and pay a £2000 deposit to confirm the place. The nursery has a waiting list and 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) | | 0.2 miles | | Primrose Hill School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Sarum Hall School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Rhyl Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) | | 0.5 miles | | Saint Christina's School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Hereward House School | | 4–13 | | | 0.6 miles | | Trevor-Roberts School | | 4–13 | | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [READY STEADY GO Eton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-eton-road-2882180) | | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles | | [READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-fitzroy-road-2672861) | Outstanding | | 09:00–12:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Auden Place Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auden-place-community-nursery-100615) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Harmood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harmood-nursery-ey337970) | Good | | 09:00–17:00 | 0.4 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 | 0.4 miles | | [Secret Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-ey551437) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill offer 30 funded hours? Yes. READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill's opening hours? READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill opens 09:00–14:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill take? READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill Outstanding at its inspection on 16 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill take? READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill? Yes. READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill lists a deposit of £2,000. ### Who runs READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill? READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill is run by Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What approach does READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill follow? READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics. ### Does READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill have outdoor space? READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill lists: Local outings and trips. ### Does READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill support children with SEND? READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill lists: Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill? Chalk Farm is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill? 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/16/2672857) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.readysteadygo.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.readysteadygo.org/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ready+Steady+Go+-+King+Henry%27s+Road&query_place_id=ChIJq9XsIOwadkgRYdby9fr8xdc) - 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.