# St Augustine's Nursery St Augustine's Nursery is a sessional pre-school at 108 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DR, in Highbury, Islington. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 22 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-augustines-nursery-131737 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 108 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DR - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 24 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 7704 8003 - Website: http://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/ - Ofsted URN: 131737 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 June 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/16/131737 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1994 (Reference 131737). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131737) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131737) - 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/16/131737) ## Fees | Age | Per week | |---|---| | All ages | £100 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Deposit: £50 Source: nursery website (https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/admissions), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: 108 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.554612,-0.091813 - Station: Canonbury, 0.4 miles, step-free access - Station: Drayton Park, 0.6 miles - Station: Highbury & Islington, 0.7 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Petherton Green, under 0.1 miles - Park: Clissold Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Highbury Fields, 0.3 miles - Park: Newington Green, 0.3 miles - Park: Albion Parade, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 22 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics. The 2023 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website says it offers SEND support and speech and language support. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/about-us) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/areas-of-development) ### Food Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides healthy snacks. Parents provide packed lunch. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/_files/ugd/0f74e8_5028bb5d292b47338aff425516a01e14.pdf) - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/_files/ugd/0f74e8_5028bb5d292b47338aff425516a01e14.pdf) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/_files/ugd/0f74e8_5028bb5d292b47338aff425516a01e14.pdf) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/_files/ugd/0f74e8_f20384989b9044ce9fa81e215dc8968d.pdf) ### Settling in Its website says parents complete a New Child Questionnaire giving details about their child, which helps the child settle into the setting. - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/admissions) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/_files/ugd/0f74e8_c83ef8df5dff42b4948f643cdbfde237.pdf) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/_files/ugd/0f74e8_4cd3d01d9cc44cbdbb1a9e2bdabd1010.pdf) - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/areas-of-development) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection judged safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/about-us) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/about-us) ### Getting a place Its website says families can book a visit by phone or email, or pop in between 10.15 and 11.15am, then complete the admission form and post or email it back. The nursery has a waiting list, a £50 deposit is payable on receiving an offer, and the notice to leave is 4 weeks. 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, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Joan of Arc RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Grasmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Betty Layward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Newington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Gillespie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | The Garden School | | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [New Park Nursery and Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-park-nursery-and-montessori-school-131720) | Outstanding | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Burma Court Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burma-court-playgroup-144556) | Good | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Academic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academic-day-nursery-2546243) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Aberdeen Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aberdeen-park-nursery-131659) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Be Me Day Nursery Melody Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-melody-lane-2662130) | Outstanding | £165 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Be Me Day Nursery Highbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-highbury-2535621) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does St Augustine's Nursery cost? St Augustine's Nursery publishes these fees: per week £100 for all ages and per week £200 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does St Augustine's Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. St Augustine's Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does St Augustine's Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. St Augustine's Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does St Augustine's Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. St Augustine's Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are St Augustine's Nursery's opening hours? St Augustine's Nursery opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is St Augustine's Nursery open all year? No. St Augustine's Nursery is open term time only. ### What ages does St Augustine's Nursery take? St Augustine's Nursery takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is St Augustine's Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated St Augustine's Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can St Augustine's Nursery take? St Augustine's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at St Augustine's Nursery? Yes. St Augustine's Nursery lists a deposit of £50. ### What approach does St Augustine's Nursery follow? St Augustine's Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics. ### Does St Augustine's Nursery have outdoor space? St Augustine's Nursery lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### Does St Augustine's Nursery support children with SEND? St Augustine's Nursery lists: SEND support and Speech and language support. ### What is the nearest station to St Augustine's Nursery? Canonbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact St Augustine's Nursery? You can call 020 7704 8003 and visit www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131737) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.staugustinesnurseryn5.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Augustines+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJObxbRIAcdkgRuL8VgvYjF-k) - 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.