# Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School

Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 294 Harrow Road, London, W2 5AU, in Westbourne Green, Westminster. It is registered for 56 children and takes children aged 4 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 42 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-oak-nursery-and-pre-school-2790659  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 294 Harrow Road, London, W2 5AU
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 020 3988 7723
- Website: https://leyf.org.uk/royal-oak/
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: 2790659

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 March 2025, 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/16/2790659

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2790659). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790659)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790659)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790659)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1752404)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 294 Harrow Road, London, W2 5AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.521568,-0.192545

- Station: Royal Oak, 0.2 miles
- Station: Warwick Avenue, 0.4 miles
- Station: Westbourne Park, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Westbourne Green Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Edbrooke Road Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tamplin Mews Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Meanwhile Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Kingdom Square, 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 Westminster 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 42 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education at its 2025 Ofsted inspection. Its website names STEM activities as one of the activities it offers for children.

### Food

Food details on its website state that meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/royal-oak-nursery-and-pre-school)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/royal-oak-nursery-and-pre-school)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/royal-oak-nursery-and-pre-school)

### Safety

The 2025 Ofsted inspection judged safeguarding to be effective.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/royal-oak-nursery-and-pre-school)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/royal-oak-nursery-and-pre-school)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should make a first visit, then accept their child's nursery place within 7 days of that visit to have the registration fee waived. The registration fee is £100.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Atwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Edward Wilson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's CofE School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Essendine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| College Park School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parkview Lodge Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkview-lodge-preschool-ey440491) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Windmill Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-montessori-school-ey557033) | Good | £101 | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Elgin Estate Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elgin-estate-playgroup-2561733) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Sweethearts Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sweethearts-montessori-school-135056) | Good | £86 | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-maida-vale-135099) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Notting Hill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/notting-hill-nursery-school-2631350) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School's opening hours?

Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School take?

Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School takes children aged 4 months to 5 years.

### What is Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 3 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School take?

Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School?

Yes. Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School lists a registration fee of £100.

### Who runs Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School?

Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.

### Does Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School have outdoor space?

Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School?

Royal Oak is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 020 3988 7723 and visit leyf.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790659)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (leyf.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://leyf.org.uk/royal-oak/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+Royal+Oak+Nursery+%26+Pre-School+%28formerly+Harrow+Road%29&query_place_id=ChIJkcGV4AYQdkgRfPoYo1RzDyE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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