# St James' Pre-School

St James' Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 171 Fortis Green Road, LONDON, N10 3BG, in Fortis Green, Haringey. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–13:00, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers 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 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-pre-school-140458  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 171 Fortis Green Road, LONDON, N10 3BG
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–13:00, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8444 4033
- Website: http://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 140458

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 June 2024, 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/16/140458

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 18 June 2024:

- Does well: "Staff implement a broad curriculum that covers all areas of learning."
- Does well: "Overall, staff encourage children's counting and number skills and help them to problem-solve throughout their play."
- Does well: "In the main, staff support children's communication and language."
- Should do better: "strengthen the curriculum for mathematics, providing children with more opportunities to explore size, patterns and mathematical language"
- Should do better: "support staff to engage with children more effectively during child-led play, such as by giving children more time to respond to questions before providing the answer and moving on."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140458

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1998 (Reference 140458). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140458)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140458)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140458)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/422245)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 3 and over | £9.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £23 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £20 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £10 (half day)
- Registration fee: £10
- Registration fee: £35
- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/fees-and-voluntary-contributions), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:00–16:00
- Friday: 09:00–13:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 171 Fortis Green Road, LONDON, N10 3BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.590807,-0.148354

- Station: East Finchley, 0.8 miles
- Station: Highgate, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Highgate Wood, 0.3 miles
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cherry Tree Wood, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Tree Swing, 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 Haringey there are about 2.9 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 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/fees-and-voluntary-contributions)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/information)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/information)

### Outdoors

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/fees-and-voluntary-contributions)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/fees-and-voluntary-contributions)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/information)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/hours-term-dates)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/fees-and-voluntary-contributions)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/hours-term-dates)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/s/62-Identification-assessment-and-support-for-children-with-SEND-Jan-24.pdf)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/s/62-Identification-assessment-and-support-for-children-with-SEND-Jan-24.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/s/61PromotinginclusionequalityandvaluingdiversityJuly21-1.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/information)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/information)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/fees-and-voluntary-contributions)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/fees-and-voluntary-contributions)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/fees-and-voluntary-contributions)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Tetherdown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| TreeHouse School |  | 3–19 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Blanche Nevile School |  | 3–16 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Eden Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Norfolk House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Muswell Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muswell-hill-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2802560) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Gan on the Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gan-on-the-hill-2807653) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Greygates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greygates-day-nursery-140418) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Debutots at Muswell Hill Methodist Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/debutots-at-muswell-hill-methodist-church-2821022) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Cherry Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cherry-tree-pre-school-ey496447) | Good |  | 08:15–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [345 Pages Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/345-pages-lane-ey489980) | Outstanding | £54.60 | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does St James' Pre-School cost?

St James' Pre-School publishes these fees: per hour £9.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does St James' Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. St James' Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £23 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does St James' Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. St James' Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

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

St James' Pre-School opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–13:00, Fri.

### Is St James' Pre-School open all year?

No. St James' Pre-School is open term time only.

### What ages does St James' Pre-School take?

St James' Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

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

Ofsted rated St James' Pre-School Good at its inspection on 18 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St James' Pre-School take?

St James' Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at St James' Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at St James' Pre-School.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at St James' Pre-School?

Yes. St James' Pre-School lists a registration fee of £10, a registration fee of £35 and a deposit of £100.

### Does St James' Pre-School have outdoor space?

St James' Pre-School lists: Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does St James' Pre-School support children with SEND?

St James' Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to St James' Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact St James' Pre-School?

You can call 020 8444 4033 and visit www.stjamespreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140458)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stjamespreschool.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.stjamespreschool.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+James+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJGzzAZi4adkgR9BUkZCKY2PI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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