# Waterways Nursery and After School Club Waterways Nursery and After School Club is a full-day nursery at Southwood Road, LONDON, SE28 8EZ, in Thamesmead, Greenwich. It is registered for 96 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 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 is run by Greenwich Leisure Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterways-nursery-and-after-school-club-ey489013 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Southwood Road, LONDON, SE28 8EZ - Registered places: 96 - Run by: [Greenwich Leisure Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/greenwich-leisure-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY489013 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 15 May 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/EY489013 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY489013). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489013) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489013) - Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489013) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. Nurseries in Greenwich that publish fees charge £60–£112 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Southwood Road, LONDON, SE28 8EZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.501615,0.113641 - Station: Abbey Wood, 0.8 miles - Station: Abbey Wood (London), 0.8 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Birchmere Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Hawksmoor Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Crossway Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Manorway Green, 0.4 miles - Park: Abbey Wood Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Greenwich there are about 3.1 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | | under 0.1 miles | | Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Hawksmoor School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | De Lucy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Linton Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Willow Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Abcfabulous Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abcfabulous-nursery-2760337) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Owls Nursery School at Hawksmoor Primary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owls-nursery-school-at-hawksmoor-primary-2806498) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Nurture House Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurture-house-montessori-ey562410) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Playhub Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhub-day-nursery-2791247) | Report card Feb 2026 | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Louise's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/louises-daycare-2712033) | Good | | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Grace Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grace-neighbourhood-nursery-ey303169) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Waterways Nursery and After School Club's Ofsted rating? Waterways Nursery and After School Club was inspected on 15 May 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 Waterways Nursery and After School Club take? Waterways Nursery and After School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time. ### Who runs Waterways Nursery and After School Club? Waterways Nursery and After School Club is run by Greenwich Leisure Limited, which runs 6 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Waterways Nursery and After School Club? Abbey Wood (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489013) - 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.