# The Willow Tree Nursery School

The Willow Tree Nursery School is a full-day nursery at St Saviour's Church, Cobbold Road, London, W12 9LN, in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers 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 5.0 from 22 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-tree-nursery-school-ey408190  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Saviour's Church, Cobbold Road, London, W12 9LN
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 32
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8740 3272
- Website: http://www.thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY408190

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408190

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2010 (Reference EY408190). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408190)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408190)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408190)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/595331)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £51.75 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/fees-dates), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:30
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: St Saviour's Church, Cobbold Road, London, W12 9LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.502876,-0.249181

- Station: Stamford Brook, 0.5 miles
- Station: Turnham Green, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Acton Central, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wendell Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bromyard Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stamford Brook Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Land at Prebend Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Acton Park, 0.4 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 Hammersmith and Fulham there are about 2.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/fees-dates)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/our-nursery)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/fees-dates)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/fees-dates)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/fees-dates)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/fees-dates)

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/our-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/our-nursery)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Southfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ormiston Queensmill Academy |  | 3–19 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Orchard House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Vanessa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dolce Casa Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolce-casa-montessori-2883884) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Montessori by Busy Bees North Chiswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-by-busy-bees-north-chiswick-ey464878) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-school-ey448901) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Green Twigs Nursery, Montessori & Forest School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-twigs-nursery-montessori-and-forest-school-ltd-2754219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Jack in the Box Montessori School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-montessori-school-limited-ey478428) | Outstanding | £82 | 08:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-garden-nursery-2516013) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does The Willow Tree Nursery School cost?

The Willow Tree Nursery School publishes these fees: half day £51.75 for all ages and half day £38.30 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does The Willow Tree Nursery School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. The Willow Tree Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does The Willow Tree Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. The Willow Tree Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are The Willow Tree Nursery School's opening hours?

The Willow Tree Nursery School opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Willow Tree Nursery School open all year?

No. The Willow Tree Nursery School is open term time only.

### What ages does The Willow Tree Nursery School take?

The Willow Tree Nursery School takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is The Willow Tree Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

The Willow Tree Nursery School was inspected on 3 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Willow Tree Nursery School take?

The Willow Tree Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at The Willow Tree Nursery School?

Meals are not included in the fees at The Willow Tree Nursery School.

### Does The Willow Tree Nursery School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. The Willow Tree Nursery School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does The Willow Tree Nursery School follow?

The Willow Tree Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does The Willow Tree Nursery School have outdoor space?

The Willow Tree Nursery School lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to The Willow Tree Nursery School?

Stamford Brook is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Willow Tree Nursery School?

You can call 020 8740 3272 and visit www.thewillowtreenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408190)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thewillowtreenursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thewillowtreenursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Willow+Tree+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ49bu4DoOdkgR4Swt8jIbF7A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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