# St. Andrew's Montessori 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-montessori-2892816 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: St. Andrew's Church, Thornhill Square, London, N1 1BQ - Ages: from 2 years - Opening hours: 08:45–15:00, Mon–Thu; 08:45–12:00, Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 100 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 7700 2961 - Website: https://www.saintandrewsmontessori.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2892816 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2892816). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892816) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892816) - Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892816) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1867881) ## Fees - Registration fee: £150 Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. 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 - Monday to Thursday: 08:45–15:00 - Friday: 08:45–12:00 - Ages: from 2 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: St. Andrew's Church, Thornhill Square, London, N1 1BQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.541081,-0.115499 - Station: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, 0.2 miles, step-free access - Station: Caledonian Road, 0.5 miles, step-free access - Station: Highbury & Islington, 0.6 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Thornhill Square, under 0.1 miles - Park: Barnsbury Square, 0.2 miles - Park: Barnard Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Bingfield Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Thornhill Road Gardens, 0.2 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 approach (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/about-us) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided. - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/about-us) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/about-us) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/about-us) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/about-us) ### 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 only (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/funding-and-fees) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/application-form) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/about-us) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.standrewsmontessori.com/about-us) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | | 0.2 miles | | Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles | | New River College Primary | | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | New River College Medical | | 5–16 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.4 miles | | Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–5 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Vittoria Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Mary Magdalene Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2023) | | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bemerton Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bemerton-childrens-centre-ey291873) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Beckett House Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckett-house-montessori-nursery-school-131668) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-blair-childrens-centre-and-extended-school-services-ey333836) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Kids In Motion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-motion-2692209) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [MEplace King's Cross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-kings-cross-2805204) | Report card Jun 2026 | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kate-greenaway-nursery-school-and-childrens-centre-ey294232) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892816) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.saintandrewsmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.saintandrewsmontessori.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Andrew%27s+Montessori&query_place_id=ChIJw-aWfGsbdkgRnLyNFOgIFSg) - 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.