Sessional pre-school in Barnsbury, Islington
St. Andrew's Montessori
St. Andrew's Church, Thornhill Square, London, N1 1BQ · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (3 reviews)
- About 250 m (3 min walk) from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since April 2026Reference 2892816Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places100 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 22 September 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Registration fee
- £150
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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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
- Mon08:45–15:00
- Tue08:45–15:00
- Wed08:45–15:00
- Thu08:45–15:00
- Fri08:45–12:00
- Ages
- from 2 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
Getting there
St. Andrew's Church, Thornhill Square, London, N1 1BQ · More nurseries in N1
Stations
- Caledonian Road & BarnsburyStep-free access4 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Caledonian RoadStep-free access14 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Highbury & Islington15 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Story Street, Richmond Avenue and Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Thornhill Square1 min walk
- Barnsbury Square5 min walk
- Barnard Park6 min walk
- Bingfield Park6 min walk
- Thornhill Road Gardens6 min walk
- Playground2 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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St. Andrew's Montessori is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrew's Church, Thornhill Square, London, N1 1BQ, in Barnsbury, Islington. It is registered for 100 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Thu; 08:45–12:00, Fri, term time only. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 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
Its website names a nature-based approach and an inclusive setting as its support. Music classes and sports coaching are named as activities.
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided.
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says families are invited to an open day to experience a typical school day, meet the team and explore the environment before a child starts. Parents are welcomed at the door each morning.
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery has a waiting list. Its website says families request a prospectus or enquire, complete the application form and pay the £150 fee to join the waiting list, with an offer letter about one term before the start date. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrew's MontessoriThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:45–15:00 | from 2 yrs | This nursery |
| Bemerton Childrens CentreFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Beckett House Montessori Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School ServicesFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Kids In MotionFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| MEplace King's CrossFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 9 mo | 0.4 miles |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Barnsbury4
- All nurseries in Islington79
- All nurseries in N130
- Nurseries near Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected May 2025 0.2 miles
- Thornhill Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2022 0.2 miles
- New River College Primary ages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- Robert Blair School and Children's Centre Primaryages 0–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.4 miles
- New River College Medical ages 5–16Ofsted: Report cardinspected March 2026 0.4 miles
- Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Nurseryages 0–5has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected January 2025 0.4 miles
- Vittoria Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.4 miles
- St Mary Magdalene Academy All-throughages 4–19Ofsted: Outstandinginspected July 2023 0.5 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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Does St. Andrew's Montessori offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. St. Andrew's Montessori offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does St. Andrew's Montessori take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. St. Andrew's Montessori offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does St. Andrew's Montessori offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. St. Andrew's Montessori offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are St. Andrew's Montessori's opening hours?
St. Andrew's Montessori opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Thu; 08:45–12:00, Fri.
Is St. Andrew's Montessori open all year?
No. St. Andrew's Montessori is open term time only.
What ages does St. Andrew's Montessori take?
St. Andrew's Montessori takes children aged from 2 years.
How many children can St. Andrew's Montessori take?
St. Andrew's Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.
Are meals included at St. Andrew's Montessori?
Meals are not included in the fees at St. Andrew's Montessori.
Does St. Andrew's Montessori accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. St. Andrew's Montessori accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at St. Andrew's Montessori?
Yes. St. Andrew's Montessori lists a registration fee of £150.
What approach does St. Andrew's Montessori follow?
St. Andrew's Montessori's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.
Does St. Andrew's Montessori have outdoor space?
St. Andrew's Montessori lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.
Does St. Andrew's Montessori support children with SEND?
St. Andrew's Montessori lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to St. Andrew's Montessori?
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact St. Andrew's Montessori?
You can call 020 7700 2961 and visit www.saintandrewsmontessori.com.
Tools for parents in Islington
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in IslingtonFees by age in Islington
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.saintandrewsmontessori.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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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
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2892816 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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