# St. Andrew's Pre-School

St. Andrew's Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrews Church, Lynford Gardens, EDGWARE, HA8 8TZ, in Edgware, Barnet. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-147619  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Andrews Church, Lynford Gardens, EDGWARE, HA8 8TZ
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8958 1279
- Website: https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 147619

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147619

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 147619). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147619)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147619)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147619)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £7 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 8-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/a-typical-day-at-st-andrews), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:00
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: St. Andrews Church, Lynford Gardens, EDGWARE, HA8 8TZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.625047,-0.272674

- Station: Edgware, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Edgwarebury Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stoneyfields Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website describes the setting as an inclusive setting and names sports coaching, cooking activities and library visits as activities.

### Food

Its website says breakfast is provided.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/a-typical-day-at-st-andrews)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/a-typical-day-at-st-andrews)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/a-typical-day-at-st-andrews)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/a-typical-day-at-st-andrews)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/a-typical-day-at-st-andrews)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2023.

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/contact-us)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/curriculum)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/our-facilities)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/curriculum)

### Getting a place

Its website says to get in touch to apply or arrange a visit, then complete the application form. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Pinah Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holland House School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Tashbar of Edgware |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Saracens Broadfields | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Northway School |  | 4–16 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| London Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blue Skies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-skies-nursery-ey395150) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Edgware Gan](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edgware-gan-2828264) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Gan Kinneret Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gan-kinneret-nursery-2870969) |  |  | 08:30–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Lubavitch Of Edgware Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lubavitch-of-edgware-kindergarten-ey540715) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [EAYC Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eayc-nursery-ey393685) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Beis Chinuch Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beis-chinuch-childcare-ey562520) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does St. Andrew's Pre-School cost?

St. Andrew's Pre-School publishes these fees: per hour £7 for all ages and per hour £5 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does St. Andrew's Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. St. Andrew's Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are St. Andrew's Pre-School's opening hours?

St. Andrew's Pre-School opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does St. Andrew's Pre-School take?

St. Andrew's Pre-School takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.

### What is St. Andrew's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Andrew's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Andrew's Pre-School take?

St. Andrew's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Does St. Andrew's Pre-School have outdoor space?

St. Andrew's Pre-School lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### Does St. Andrew's Pre-School support children with SEND?

St. Andrew's Pre-School lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to St. Andrew's Pre-School?

Edgware is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. Andrew's Pre-School?

You can call 020 8958 1279 and visit standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147619)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://standrewspreschooledgware.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Andrew%27s+Pre-school+Edgware&query_place_id=ChIJUUv835kWdkgRKBzQNZILy6g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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