# Rosemary Gardens Playgroup

Rosemary Gardens Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Rosemary Gardens, Southgate Road, London, N1 3JR, in Canonbury, Islington. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemary-gardens-playgroup-ey365176  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rosemary Gardens, Southgate Road, London, N1 3JR
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 020 7354 3587
- Ofsted URN: EY365176

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365176

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2008 (Reference EY365176). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365176)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365176)
- 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/EY365176)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Islington that publish fees charge £77–£180 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rosemary Gardens, Southgate Road, London, N1 3JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.538305,-0.087762

- Station: Essex Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Haggerston, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Hoxton, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rosemary Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wilton Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shoreditch Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ufton Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Basire Street Playground, 0.2 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 Islington there are about 2.6 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)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Rosemary Works School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hackney New Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hoxton Garden Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Richard Cloudesley School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-islington-131691) | Report card Dec 2025 | £140 | 08:00–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Rosemary Works EYC Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemary-works-eyc-ltd-ey371931) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Beavers Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beavers-playgroup-144549) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Newpark Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-montessori-nursery-school-2680439) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Packington Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/packington-childrens-centre-ey442174) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nanny Jane's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-janes-nursery-2723947) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rosemary Gardens Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rosemary Gardens Playgroup Good at its inspection on 25 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rosemary Gardens Playgroup take?

Rosemary Gardens Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rosemary Gardens Playgroup?

Essex Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rosemary Gardens Playgroup?

You can call 020 7354 3587.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365176)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rosemary+Gardens+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJb03g1pgcdkgRSp3sVj8CYIo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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