# Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington

Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington is a sessional pre-school at The Studio, 8 Hornton Place, London, W8 4LZ, in Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tadpoles Nursery Group Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadpoles-nursery-school-kensington-2697963  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Studio, 8 Hornton Place, London, W8 4LZ
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 020 7937 5522
- Website: https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/tadpoles-kensington
- Run by: [Tadpoles Nursery Group Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tadpoles-nursery-group-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2697963

## Ofsted and official records

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

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697963

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2697963). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697963)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697963)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697963)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £205

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:30

## Getting there

Address: The Studio, 8 Hornton Place, London, W8 4LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.501771,-0.192901

- Station: High Street Kensington, under 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Notting Hill Gate, 0.6 miles
- Station: Gloucester Road, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary Abbots Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Kensington Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Holland Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Kensington and Chelsea there are about 2.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Building and safety

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_fa43b3e2b0584b9e997a9242eeed312c.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Thomas's Kensington |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fox Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Southbank International School Kensington |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wetherby School |  | 3–8 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Pembridge Hall School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Cherubs Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-nursery-school-2700280) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Iverna Gardens Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iverna-gardens-montessori-2729380) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Kensington Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kensington-kindergarten-2651041) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Eden Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eden-montessori-nursery-ey407830) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Victoria Road Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-road-montessori-2729377) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Wetherby Pembridge Minors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherby-pembridge-minors-2797121) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington's opening hours?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington Good at its inspection on 4 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington take?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington?

Yes. Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington lists a registration fee of £205.

### Who runs Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington is run by Tadpoles Nursery Group Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington?

High Street Kensington is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington?

You can call 020 7937 5522 and visit www.tadpolesnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697963)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.tadpolesnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/tadpoles-kensington)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tadpoles+Nursery+School+Kensington&query_place_id=ChIJfcTger4PdkgRClynlworRLA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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