# READY STEADY GO St John's Wood READY STEADY GO St John's Wood is a sessional pre-school at 21 Alexandra Road, London, NW8 0DP, in South Hampstead, Camden. It is registered for 47 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 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 has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-st-johns-wood-2672858 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 21 Alexandra Road, London, NW8 0DP - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 47 - 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: 2672858 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 October 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/16/2672858 Exact words from the Ofsted report of 17 October 2024: - Does well: "Leaders have fantastic oversight of the provision." - Does well: "Teaching is inspirational throughout the provision." - Does well: "Staff are highly in tune with children's current interests." Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672858 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2672858). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672858) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672858) - Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2672858) ## 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: 08:15–15:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: 21 Alexandra Road, London, NW8 0DP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.540649,-0.178328 - Station: South Hampstead, 0.1 miles - Station: Swiss Cottage, 0.3 miles - Station: St. John's Wood, 0.4 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Alexandra Road Park, 0.1 miles - Park: The Meadow, 0.2 miles - Park: Swiss Cottage Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Primrose Hill, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground 5, 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 6 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the approach includes forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum, a school readiness programme and early phonics, with SEND support, an inclusive setting, dance and movement, cooking activities and woodland trips. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education Outstanding. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_90415b988bf3450cac8ff50c5f706ca6.pdf) ### Settling in Its website says the child and family are invited to spend a morning at the pre-school before starting, then are guided through accompanied group classes, orientation and settling into the routine. Care includes a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_90415b988bf3450cac8ff50c5f706ca6.pdf) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/how-to-apply) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/faq) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_90415b988bf3450cac8ff50c5f706ca6.pdf) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_90415b988bf3450cac8ff50c5f706ca6.pdf) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_90415b988bf3450cac8ff50c5f706ca6.pdf) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/_files/ugd/0571ac_90415b988bf3450cac8ff50c5f706ca6.pdf) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) ### Extras and activities - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum) - Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/south-hampstead) ### Getting a place Its website says applicants enquire or request an application form, complete it, then attend a visit with the principal or deputy. A £2000 deposit confirms a place after an offer, but funded places need no deposit. 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre | | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Broadhurst School | | 2–5 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | Ormiston Beachcroft Academy | | 5–16 | Good (April 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | South Hampstead High School GDST | | 4–19 | | | 0.4 miles | | The American School in London | | 4–18 | | | 0.4 miles | | Trevor-Roberts School | | 4–13 | | | 0.4 miles | | The Hall School | | 4–13 | | | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-st-johns-wood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey368138) | Report card Apr 2026 | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Swiss Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swiss-cottage-nursery-ey483360) | Good | | 09:00–21:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckett-house-montessori-abbey-road-2893397) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Gan Yeladim](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gan-yeladim-2722608) | Requires improvement | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Pippin Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippin-nursery-2834312) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Let's Leap @ Arnold House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lets-leap-arnold-house-school-2860369) | | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood offer 30 funded hours? Yes. READY STEADY GO St John's Wood offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. READY STEADY GO St John's Wood offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are READY STEADY GO St John's Wood's opening hours? READY STEADY GO St John's Wood opens 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is READY STEADY GO St John's Wood open all year? No. READY STEADY GO St John's Wood is open term time only. ### What ages does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood take? READY STEADY GO St John's Wood takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is READY STEADY GO St John's Wood's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Outstanding at its inspection on 17 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can READY STEADY GO St John's Wood take? READY STEADY GO St John's Wood is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at READY STEADY GO St John's Wood? Yes. READY STEADY GO St John's Wood lists a deposit of £2,000. ### Who runs READY STEADY GO St John's Wood? READY STEADY GO St John's Wood is run by Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What approach does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood follow? READY STEADY GO St John's Wood's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics. ### Does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood have outdoor space? READY STEADY GO St John's Wood lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips. ### Does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood support children with SEND? READY STEADY GO St John's Wood lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to READY STEADY GO St John's Wood? South Hampstead is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact READY STEADY GO St John's Wood? 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/16/2672858) - 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 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ready+Steady+Go+-+Alexandra+Road&query_place_id=ChIJo1mv6z4xcEERIJ-XP00C26c) - 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.