# The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited

The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited is a full-day nursery at 3 Shadwell Pierhead, Glamis Road, LONDON, E1W 3TD, in Shadwell, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 10 months to 5 years. It opens 08:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pier-head-prep-montessori-school-limited-2677598  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Shadwell Pierhead, Glamis Road, LONDON, E1W 3TD
- Ages: 10 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7481 0202
- Website: http://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2677598

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 November 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2677598

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2677598). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2677598)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2677598)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2677598)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £700 |
| 3 and over | £560 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 9.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £700

Source: nursery website (https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/_files/ugd/182c21_798b0310fc724f0792b8c78c5bf349bf.pdf?index=true), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–18:00
- Ages: 10 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 48 a year

## Getting there

Address: 3 Shadwell Pierhead, Glamis Road, LONDON, E1W 3TD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.508346,-0.050217

- Station: Wapping, 0.4 miles
- Station: Shadwell, 0.4 miles
- Station: Rotherhithe, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King Edward Memorial Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brussels Wharf, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wapping Woods, 0.2 miles
- Park: Albert Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mayflower Park, 0.3 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 Tower Hamlets there are about 4.5 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses Montessori and early phonics approaches, and names SEND support and an inclusive setting. Its website lists music classes, language classes, sports coaching, drama and STEM activities. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/fivemethods)

### Food

Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast and healthy snacks.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/_files/ugd/182c21_042b5aa4b26e439590ba3addc225aa8c.pdf?index=true)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/_files/ugd/182c21_042b5aa4b26e439590ba3addc225aa8c.pdf?index=true)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/_files/ugd/182c21_042b5aa4b26e439590ba3addc225aa8c.pdf?index=true)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/_files/ugd/182c21_f0255fbdae1a4ec28a1d7bf0651f95fc.pdf?index=true)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/_files/ugd/182c21_042b5aa4b26e439590ba3addc225aa8c.pdf?index=true)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/_files/ugd/182c21_798b0310fc724f0792b8c78c5bf349bf.pdf?index=true)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/teachers-schooltimes)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/policies)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/_files/ugd/182c21_f0255fbdae1a4ec28a1d7bf0651f95fc.pdf?index=true)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/_files/ugd/182c21_356b86ad1b724c24a8075e49f94c4942.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/fivemethods)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/fivemethods)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/home)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/fivemethods)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/fivemethods)

### Getting a place

Its website says families must complete and sign a contract and registration form before a child starts. A £50 non-refundable registration fee and a £700 deposit are payable on acceptance of a place. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marion Richardson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bigland Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Albion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playshack](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playshack-107633) | Good |  | 09:30–12:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Green Gables Primary Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-primary-nursery-school-ey546789) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Step By Step Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-nursery-ey371767) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Green Gables](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-ey338966) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Winterton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winterton-house-nursery-ey475969) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-wapping-2766971) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited cost?

The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited publishes these fees: per month £700 for under 2s and per month £560 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited's opening hours?

The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited opens 08:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited open all year?

The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited is open 48 weeks a year.

### What ages does The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited take?

The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited takes children aged 10 months to 5 years.

### What is The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited Good at its inspection on 5 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited take?

The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited?

Yes. The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £700.

### What approach does The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited follow?

The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Early phonics.

### Does The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited support children with SEND?

The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited?

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

### How do I contact The Pier Head Prep Montessori School Limited?

You can call 020 7481 0202 and visit www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2677598)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thepierheadprepmontessori.com/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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