# The Gower School The Gower School is a full-day nursery at 18 North Road, London, N7 9EY, in Lower Holloway, Islington. It is registered for 120 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £171 to £175 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 52 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gower-school-131690 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 18 North Road, London, N7 9EY - Ages: from 3 months - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 48 a year - Registered places: 120 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 7700 2445 - Website: https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 131690 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 March 2025, 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/16/131690 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 131690). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131690) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131690) - Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131690) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Per hour | Per month | |---|---|---|---| | Under 2s | £171 (£17.10 an hour) | – | £2,805.25 | | 2-year-olds | £175 (£17.50 an hour) | – | £2,544 | | All ages | – | £16.50 | – | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £10 (half day) - Charge on funded hours: £200 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £160 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £120 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £20 (half day) - Charge on funded hours: £400 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £320 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £240 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £20 (half day) - Charge on funded hours: £400 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £320 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £240 (per month) - Registration fee: £100 - Deposit: £1,000 Source: nursery website (https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: from 3 months - Weeks open: 48 a year - Sessions: full day and per hour ## Getting there Address: 18 North Road, London, N7 9EY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.548317,-0.124796 - Station: Caledonian Road, 0.2 miles, step-free access - Station: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, 0.5 miles, step-free access - Station: Holloway Road, 0.6 miles - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Caledonian Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Market Road Garden, 0.2 miles - Park: Cantelowes Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Camden Square Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Penn Road Gardens, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 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 Islington there are about 2.6 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 52 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses Montessori and Forest school approaches. The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated overall effectiveness Outstanding and quality of education Outstanding. Its website names music classes, children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, drama and cooking activities. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-taster-sessions) - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/admissions/fees) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/admissions/fees) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips. - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/admissions/fees) ### Settling in Its website says full fees are charged from the child's first settling-in day. - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/school-life/out-of-school-enrichment/pre-school-holiday-club) ### Safety The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated safeguarding effective. ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/admissions/fees) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/school-life/out-of-school-enrichment/pre-school-holiday-club) ### Getting a place Its website says to visit the nursery admissions page for details on joining, and that a non-refundable £100 registration fee and a £1000 deposit apply. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hungerford School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | The Bridge School | | 2–19 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Brecknock Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Torriano Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Tufnell Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Kentish Town Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Goodinge Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goodinge-early-years-centre-ey558408) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-blair-childrens-centre-and-extended-school-services-ey333836) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [T-House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/t-house-nursery-2866599) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Curiocity Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiocity-childcare-2521349) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Montessori Garden Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-garden-nursery-school-ey495678) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [CCN Montpelier Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ccn-montpelier-nursery-100616) | Good | £66.40 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does The Gower School cost? The Gower School publishes these fees: full day £171 for under 2s, per month £2,805.25 for under 2s, per month £2,529.25 for under 2s, per month £1,952 for under 2s, per month £1,403 for under 2s, full day £175 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,544 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,357.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,831.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,357.50 for 2-year-olds, per hour £16.50 for all ages and per hour £21.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does The Gower School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. The Gower School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £10 half day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does The Gower School take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. The Gower School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does The Gower School offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. The Gower School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are The Gower School's opening hours? The Gower School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is The Gower School open all year? The Gower School is open 48 weeks a year. ### What ages does The Gower School take? The Gower School takes children aged from 3 months. ### What is The Gower School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Gower School Outstanding at its inspection on 19 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Gower School take? The Gower School is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at The Gower School? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at The Gower School. ### Does The Gower School accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. The Gower School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Gower School? Yes. The Gower School lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £1,000. ### What approach does The Gower School follow? The Gower School's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Forest school. ### Does The Gower School have outdoor space? The Gower School lists: Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to The Gower School? Caledonian Road 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/16/131690) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thegowerschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Gower+School+-+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ57anaQ4bdkgRXB7dFFgZthw) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.