# The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion is a sessional pre-school at Wimbledon Park Bowling Pavilion, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 7HX, in Wimbledon Park, Merton. It is registered for 55 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 43 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oak-montessori-wimbledon-park-pavilion-2532919 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Wimbledon Park Bowling Pavilion, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 7HX - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 55 - Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 07470 001149 - Website: http://www.theoakmontessori.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2532919 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2022, 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/16/2532919 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2532919). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532919) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532919) - Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532919) ## Fees - Registration fee: £75 - Deposit: £700 Funded hours: 15 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years ## Getting there Address: Wimbledon Park Bowling Pavilion, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 7HX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.437438,-0.205215 - Station: Wimbledon Park, 0.3 miles - Station: Southfields, 0.6 miles, step-free access - Station: Earlsfield, 0.8 miles - Park: Wimbledon Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Durnsford Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Merton there are about 3.5 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 43 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses Montessori, Forest school and nature-based approaches. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Outstanding. Its website names a SENCo, Makaton signing, an inclusive setting, language classes, and dance and movement. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/) - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/fees) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/ethos) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the setting is nut-free and that parents provide a packed lunch. - Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/fees) - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/fees) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/fees) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/fees) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/fees) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/fees) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/sessions-available) ### SEND and inclusion - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/co-founders) - Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/co-founders) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/the-montessori-approach) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. ### Extras and activities - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/co-founders) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://theoakmontessori.com/co-founders) ### Getting a place Its website says to fill out the registration form on the website. A £75 non-refundable registration fee applies, and a £700 deposit secures a nursery place. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Wimbledon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Albemarle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Linden Lodge School | | 2–19 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit | | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Sheringdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Riversdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Southmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Wimbledon Park Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-park-montessori-school-508662) | Good | | 09:00–16:15 | 0.2 miles | | [Eveline Durnsford Avenue](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eveline-durnsford-avenue-2832531) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahorse-nursery-wimbledon-park-2554152) | Good | | 07:45–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Pony & Panda at Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pony-and-panda-at-wimbledon-2793495) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Seahorse Nursery Park House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahorse-nursery-park-house-2673767) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Bliss Childcare and Nursery School LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bliss-childcare-and-nursery-school-ltd-2828611) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion offer 30 funded hours? The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion does not list the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion take funded 2-year-olds? The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion does not list funded places for 2-year-olds. ### What are The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion's opening hours? The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion take? The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion take? The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion? Meals are not included in the fees at The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion? Yes. The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion lists a registration fee of £75 and a deposit of £700. ### What approach does The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion follow? The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and Nature-based approach. ### Does The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion support children with SEND? The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion lists: SENCo, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion? Wimbledon Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion? You can call 07470 001149 and visit www.theoakmontessori.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532919) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.theoakmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.theoakmontessori.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Oak+Montessori&query_place_id=ChIJJTJYj2APdkgRKvXGnsi8vxc) - 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.