# The Rocking Horse Nursery

The Rocking Horse Nursery is a full-day nursery at 5 Victoria Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 1BD, in Finchley, Barnet. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-nursery-ey366697  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Victoria Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 1BD
- Registered places: 76
- Ofsted URN: EY366697

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 December 2023, 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/EY366697

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2008 (Reference EY366697). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366697)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366697)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366697)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/757309)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Victoria Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 1BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.600404,-0.196874

- Station: Finchley Central, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: West Finchley, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Mill Hill East, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church End Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stephens House & Grounds, 0.1 miles
- Park: Monkey Hill, 0.2 miles
- Park: Outdoor Learning Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Oakdene Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Wild Play Area, 0.3 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 Barnet there are about 3.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardes House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School |  | 2–6 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Akiva School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Manorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chalgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Millbrook Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Simba's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simbas-nursery-school-2817750) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pardes House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pardes-house-ey222672) | Good |  | 08:40–16:15 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Raccoons Nursery Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-nursery-finchley-2667231) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [St. Philips Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-philips-pre-school-ey293090) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-finchley-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey430234) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Early Learning Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-years-nursery-ey153081) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Rocking Horse Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Rocking Horse Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Rocking Horse Nursery take?

The Rocking Horse Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Rocking Horse Nursery?

Finchley Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366697)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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