Full-day nursery in Woodside Park, Barnet
Southover Pre-School
Southover Pre School, 12 Southover, London, N12 7JE · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since May 2025Reference 2844721Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 24 April 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places60 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 8 September 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £97£9.24 an hour | £68 | not shared yet |
| All ages | not shared yet | not shared yet | £10 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £100
- Deposit
- £400
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:45–18:15
- Ages
- 10 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 48 a year
- Sessions
- Full day, half day and per hour
Getting there
Southover Pre School, 12 Southover, London, N12 7JE · More nurseries in N12
Stations
- Woodside ParkNo step-free access5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- West FinchleyNo step-free access15 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Totteridge & Whetstone24 min walk · 1.0 miles
Buses
12 bus stops within 400 m, including Southover, Chanctonbury Way and Tillingham Way.
Parks and playgrounds
- River Side Walk7 min walk
- Chiddingfold8 min walk
- Whetstone Stray10 min walk
- Oakdene Park12 min walk
- Playground8 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 Barnet there are about 3.4 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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Southover Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Southover Pre School, 12 Southover, London, N12 7JE, in Woodside Park, Barnet. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 10 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £97 to £109 (nursery website, November 2026). It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website says its approach includes a play-based EYFS curriculum, a nature-based approach, a school readiness programme and early phonics. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching and achievement were both graded 'Expected standard'. Its website names SEND support and a SENCo, and lists activities including music classes, children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, drama and cooking activities.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. The nursery's website says meals are cooked on site, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
The nursery's website says it has its own garden and that children have daily outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
According to its website, each child is allocated a key person, who advises when the child can be left fully in their care. A settling-in session takes place a week before the child starts.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
Safety
In its 2026 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding standards were met. The nursery's website names CCTV as a security measure.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery has a waiting list. Its website says families complete registration paperwork and pay a non-refundable £100 registration fee, and a place is offered by staff and accepted with a refundable £400 deposit. The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare, and enquiries can be made via an online form.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southover Pre-SchoolThis nursery | Report card 2026 | £97 | 07:45–18:15 | 10 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Lavendale MontessoriFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 10 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Unity Montessori NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:45–15:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Whetstone Montessori NurserySessional pre-school | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Laurel Way PlaygroupFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:45–15:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Mace Montessori NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Woodridge Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected March 2025 0.4 miles
- Northside Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2023 0.5 miles
- Frith Manor Primary School Primaryages 1–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 0.6 miles
- Moss Hall Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.6 miles
- Moss Hall Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.6 miles
- Moss Hall Infant School Primaryages 5–7Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.6 miles
- Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.7 miles
- St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2022 0.8 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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How much does Southover Pre-School cost?
Southover Pre-School publishes these fees: full day £97 for under 2s, full day £100 for under 2s, full day £102 for under 2s, full day £106 for under 2s, full day £109 for under 2s, half day £68 for under 2s, half day £70 for under 2s, half day £73 for under 2s, half day £75 for under 2s, half day £80 for under 2s, half day £65 for under 2s, half day £67 for under 2s, half day £69 for under 2s, half day £72 for under 2s, half day £74 for under 2s and per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
What are Southover Pre-School's opening hours?
Southover Pre-School opens 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri.
Is Southover Pre-School open all year?
Southover Pre-School is open 48 weeks a year.
What ages does Southover Pre-School take?
Southover Pre-School takes children aged 10 months to 5 years.
What is Southover Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
Southover Pre-School was inspected on 24 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Southover Pre-School take?
Southover Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Southover Pre-School?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Southover Pre-School.
Does Southover Pre-School accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Southover Pre-School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Southover Pre-School?
Yes. Southover Pre-School lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £400.
What approach does Southover Pre-School follow?
Southover Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach, School readiness programme and Early phonics.
Does Southover Pre-School have outdoor space?
Southover Pre-School lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.
Does Southover Pre-School support children with SEND?
Southover Pre-School lists: SEND support and SENCo.
What is the nearest station to Southover Pre-School?
Woodside Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Southover Pre-School?
You can call 020 8492 8408 and visit www.southoverpreschool.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.southoverpreschool.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.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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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.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2844721 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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