# St Johns Pre School

St Johns Pre School is a sessional pre-school at 64 Larcom St, London, SE17 1NQ, in Newington, Southwark. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-107639  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 64 Larcom St, London, SE17 1NQ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 020 7358 3349
- Ofsted URN: 107639

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 February 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/16/107639

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1994 (Reference 107639). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107639)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107639)
- 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/16/107639)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/487202)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Southwark that publish fees charge £72.50–£110 a day for under-2s (11 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: 64 Larcom St, London, SE17 1NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.491501,-0.093696

- Station: Elephant & Castle, 0.3 miles
- Station: Kennington, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Borough, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wansey Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Nursery Row Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Victory Community Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Elephant Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Paragon Gardens, 0.2 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 Southwark there are about 3.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Imperial Oak School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Robert Browning Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ark Globe Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Crampton Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kido Elephant Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-elephant-park-2567271) | Good | £105 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [1st Place at the Elephant](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-place-at-the-elephant-2741844) | Good | £104 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Bear's In Elephant And Castle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-in-elephant-and-castle-2500613) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ark Start Globe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe-2813325) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rockingham Community Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockingham-community-pre-school-playgroup-107642) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rockingham Community Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockingham-community-day-nursery-107456) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St Johns Pre School's opening hours?

St Johns Pre School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is St Johns Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Johns Pre School Good at its inspection on 19 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Johns Pre School take?

St Johns Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Johns Pre School?

Elephant & Castle is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Johns Pre School?

You can call 020 7358 3349.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107639)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Johns+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJz6CzNZ4EdkgRAocJAx-2110)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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