# Skallywags

Skallywags is a full-day nursery at Crispins Church, Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 2HU, in Rotherhithe, Southwark. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £74 to £82 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skallywags-ey371020  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Crispins Church, Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 2HU
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Registered places: 48
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7252 3225
- Website: http://skallywags.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY371020

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371020

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2009 (Reference EY371020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371020)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371020)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371020)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/363100)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £82 (£8.20 an hour) | £8.20 | £410 |
| 2-year-olds | £78 (£7.80 an hour) | £7.80 | £370 |
| 3 and over | £74 (£7.40 an hour) | £7.40 | £350 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £250

Source: nursery website (https://skallywags.org.uk/funding), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Sessions: full day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Crispins Church, Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 2HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.496849,-0.060564

- Station: Bermondsey, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: Canada Water, 0.5 miles
- Station: Rotherhithe, 0.5 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southwark Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: King's Stairs Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Neptune Street Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shuttleworth Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George's Park, 0.3 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 Southwark there are about 3.1 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/about-us)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/about-us)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/menu)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/menu)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/funding)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/application-form)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/application-form)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/application-form)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/about-us)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://skallywags.org.uk/about-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Albion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rotherhithe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Joyful Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joyful-star-nursery-ey479353) | Good | £60 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey449725) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bosco Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bosco-nursery-2578999) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The German Kindergarten Bermondsey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-german-kindergarten-bermondsey-2515586) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Safe Haven Nursery and Learning Centres Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safe-haven-nursery-and-learning-centres-limited-2847363) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Garden Lilies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-lilies-nursery-2861146) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Skallywags cost?

Skallywags publishes these fees: full day £82 for under 2s, per hour £8.20 for under 2s, per week £410 for under 2s, full day £78 for 2-year-olds, per hour £7.80 for 2-year-olds, per hour £12 for 2-year-olds, per week £370 for 2-year-olds, full day £74 for 3 and over, per hour £7.40 for 3 and over, per hour £10.20 for 3 and over and per week £350 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Skallywags offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Skallywags offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Skallywags offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Skallywags offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Skallywags's opening hours?

Skallywags opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Skallywags open all year?

Yes, Skallywags is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Skallywags take?

Skallywags takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Skallywags's Ofsted rating?

Skallywags was inspected on 10 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Skallywags take?

Skallywags is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Skallywags?

Yes. Skallywags lists a deposit of £250.

### What approach does Skallywags follow?

Skallywags's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does Skallywags support children with SEND?

Skallywags lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Skallywags?

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

### How do I contact Skallywags?

You can call 020 7252 3225 and visit skallywags.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371020)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (skallywags.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://skallywags.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Skallywags+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJg0bF4jwDdkgRyyBUAOTUqzU)
- 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.