# St. Philips Pre-School

St. Philips Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Phillips Church Hall, Gravel Hill, Finchley, N3 3RJ, in Finchley, Barnet. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-philips-pre-school-ey293090  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Phillips Church Hall, Gravel Hill, Finchley, N3 3RJ
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY293090

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 January 2022, 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/EY293090

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY293090). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293090)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293090)
- 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/EY293090)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Phillips Church Hall, Gravel Hill, Finchley, N3 3RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.597875,-0.198441

- Station: Finchley Central, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Mill Hill East, 0.9 miles
- Station: West Finchley, 1.0 miles, no step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stephens House & Grounds, 0.1 miles
- Park: Church End Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Monkey Hill, 0.1 miles
- Park: Outdoor Learning Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Windsor Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardes House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School |  | 2–6 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Akiva School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chalgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brookland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brookland Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Raccoons Nursery Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-nursery-finchley-2667231) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pardes House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pardes-house-ey222672) | Good |  | 08:40–16:15 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Simba's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simbas-nursery-school-2817750) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-nursery-ey366697) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-finchley-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey430234) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shofar Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shofar-daycare-nursery-ey497425) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St. Philips Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Philips Pre-School take?

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

### What is the nearest station to St. Philips Pre-School?

Finchley Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293090)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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