Full-day nursery in Richmond upon Thames
Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori
St. Johns Studios 6-9, Church Road, Richmond, TW9 2QA · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since January 2024Reference 2776150Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 27 August 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places79 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating4 (Good)inspected 13 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames that publish fees charge £116.76–£124 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open
- 50 a year
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
St. Johns Studios 6-9, Church Road, Richmond, TW9 2QA · More nurseries in TW9
Stations
- Richmond3 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Richmond (London)3 min walk · 0.1 miles
- North Sheen13 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
17 bus stops within 400 m, including Richmond Station, Church Road and Dynevor Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Old Deer Park4 min walk
- Little Green5 min walk
- Richmond Green7 min walk
- Richmond Riverside12 min walk
- Raleigh Road Recreation Ground12 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Richmond upon Thames there are about 2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori is a full-day nursery at St. Johns Studios 6-9, Church Road, Richmond, TW9 2QA, in Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 79 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Riverside Nursery Schools Ltd.
Run by Riverside Nursery Schools Ltd (school), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a Montessori, Reggio Emilia inspired, play-based EYFS curriculum, and names music classes, children's yoga, language classes, and dance and movement as activities. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and for quality of education.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- Reggio Emilia inspiredSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery uses a key person system for care.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families can book a visit or register their interest by filling in an online form or contacting the Admissions Team. A registration form is submitted and a registration fee is payable to secure a place on the waiting list.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond MontessoriThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Rainbow Nursery School - Holy TrinitySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| The Vineyard Organic Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| The Kings Road NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £105.29 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Outdoor OwlsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:45 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Bright Horizons Richmond Queen's Road Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Fennies RichmondFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Richmond upon Thames7
- All nurseries in Richmond upon Thames100
- All nurseries in TW99
- Nurseries near Richmond station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Kneller Hall Junior School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- King's House School ages 2–14has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Marshgate Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected May 2025 0.5 miles
- The Old Vicarage School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Windham Nursery School Nurseryages 2–4has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 0.5 miles
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected April 2025 0.6 miles
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.7 miles
- The Vineyard School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori's opening hours?
Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori open all year?
Yes, Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What is Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori Good at its inspection on 27 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori take?
Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.
Who runs Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori?
Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori is run by Riverside Nursery Schools Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori follow?
Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Reggio Emilia inspired and Play-based EYFS curriculum.
What is the nearest station to Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori?
Richmond is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Riverside Nursery Schools – Richmond Montessori?
You can call 020 3475 0455 and visit www.riversidenurseryschools.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.riversidenurseryschools.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2776150 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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