# The Conservatoire Nursery

The Conservatoire Nursery is a full-day nursery at 21 Lee High Road, London, SE3 9RQ, in Blackheath Park, Greenwich. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-conservatoire-nursery-ey486868  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 Lee High Road, London, SE3 9RQ
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 020 8318 2274
- Website: https://www.leyf.org.uk/conservatoire/
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY486868

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486868

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY486868). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486868)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486868)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486868)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/781128)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Greenwich that publish fees charge £60–£112 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: birth to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 21 Lee High Road, London, SE3 9RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.464610,0.009399

- Station: Blackheath, 0.1 miles
- Station: Kidbrooke, 0.8 miles
- Station: Hither Green, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackheath, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Greenwich 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/conservatoire)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/conservatoire)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/conservatoire)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/conservatoire)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/conservatoire)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath House Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| John Ball Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Brooklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Matthew Academy | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Blackheath Prep |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wingfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [My Childcare and Me](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-childcare-and-me-2629656) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Blackheath Montessori Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackheath-montessori-centre-129010) | Report card Mar 2026 | £110 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Blackheath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-blackheath-2868862) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-ey557077) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Village Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-montessori-ey348344) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-day-care-st-margarets-2667305) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Conservatoire Nursery's opening hours?

The Conservatoire Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does The Conservatoire Nursery take?

The Conservatoire Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is The Conservatoire Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Conservatoire Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 4 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Conservatoire Nursery take?

The Conservatoire Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Conservatoire Nursery?

Yes. The Conservatoire Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.

### Who runs The Conservatoire Nursery?

The Conservatoire Nursery is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.

### Does The Conservatoire Nursery have outdoor space?

The Conservatoire Nursery lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to The Conservatoire Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Conservatoire Nursery?

You can call 020 8318 2274 and visit www.leyf.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486868)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.leyf.org.uk/conservatoire/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+Conservatoire+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJt9aWk9qp2EcRjIBZbSvitZI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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