# The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road

The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road is a full-day nursery at 71 Tressillian Road, Brockley, London, SE4 1YA, in Ladywell, Lewisham. It is registered for 94 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Buds Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-tressillian-road-129017  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 71 Tressillian Road, Brockley, London, SE4 1YA
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 020 8692 5015
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham/
- Run by: [Buds Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buds-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 129017

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 August 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 7 August 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 20 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129017

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1998 (Reference 129017). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129017)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 7 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129017)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129017)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 71 Tressillian Road, Brockley, London, SE4 1YA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.462727,-0.028204

- Station: Brockley, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Ladywell, 0.6 miles
- Station: St Johns (London), 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hilly Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Park: St Norbert Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Lewisham there are about 2.8 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a school readiness programme, according to its website. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Activities named on its website include music classes, children's yoga, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and STEM activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site and that it serves organic food.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)

### Outdoors

Its website lists its own garden, regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)

### Settling in

The nursery uses a key person system and settling-in sessions. When a child moves up to the next age group room, its website says several settling sessions are held with a new key person, and parents can view the new room and discuss routines.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham)

### Getting a place

Its website says prospective families should book a personalised tour of the nursery to see the space and discuss how it can support their child.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Gordonbrock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| John Stainer Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beecroft Garden Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Prendergast Vale School | All-through | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Myatt Garden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oak Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Emmy's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmys-day-nursery-2855220) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindred Brockley Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-brockley-nursery-and-pre-school-ey282539) | Good | £100.38 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lewisham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-lewisham-ey473394) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-brockley-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey487116) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Maria Poppins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-poppins-2748745) | Report card Jan 2026 | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherubins Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubins-day-nursery-ltd-ey431002) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road's opening hours?

The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road Good at its inspection on 7 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road take?

The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 94 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road?

The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road is run by Buds Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What approach does The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road follow?

The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road have outdoor space?

The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road?

Brockley is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Old Station Nursery – Tressillian Road?

You can call 020 8692 5015 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129017)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/lewisham/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Station+Nursery+Tressillian+Road&query_place_id=ChIJ-7jBs1wCdkgR028d8Uggu5s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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