# Southover Pre-School

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southover-pre-school-2844721  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Southover Pre School, 12 Southover, London, N12 7JE
- Ages: 10 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 60
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8492 8408
- Website: http://www.southoverpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2844721

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844721

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2844721). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844721)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844721)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844721)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/757137)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £97 (£9.24 an hour) | £68 | – |
| All ages | – | – | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £100
- Deposit: £400

Source: nursery website (https://www.southoverpreschool.com/blue-room-daycare-fees), 11 November 2026.

## 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

Address: Southover Pre School, 12 Southover, London, N12 7JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.618515,-0.190167

- Station: Woodside Park, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: West Finchley, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Totteridge & Whetstone, 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: River Side Walk, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chiddingfold, 0.3 miles
- Park: Whetstone Stray, 0.4 miles
- Park: Oakdene Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/fees-and-admissions)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/curriculum)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/a-typical-day)

### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/fees-and-admissions)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/blue-room-daycare-fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/a-typical-day)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/fees-and-admissions)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website says it has its own garden and that children have daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/fees-and-admissions)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/a-typical-day)

### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/faq)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/a-typical-day)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/fees-and-admissions)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/opening-times)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/enhanced-activity-extra-curriculum)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/blue-room-daycare-fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/faq)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/faq)

### Safety

In its 2026 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding standards were met. The nursery's website names CCTV as a security measure.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/faq)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/faq)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/faq)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/fees-and-admissions)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/enhanced-activity-extra-curriculum)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/enhanced-activity-extra-curriculum)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/enhanced-activity-extra-curriculum)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/enhanced-activity-extra-curriculum)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/enhanced-activity-extra-curriculum)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.southoverpreschool.com/enhanced-activity-extra-curriculum)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Northside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Frith Manor Primary School | Primary | 1–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Moss Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Moss Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Moss Hall Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lavendale Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavendale-montessori-147571) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Unity Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-montessori-nursery-ey544679) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Whetstone Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whetstone-montessori-nursery-2769729) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Laurel Way Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurel-way-playgroup-147570) | Good |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-finchley-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2802481) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Mace Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mace-montessori-nursery-ey435239) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844721)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.southoverpreschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.southoverpreschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southover+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJdx67w18XdkgR376qpMkKArI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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