Sessional pre-school in West Green, Haringey
West Green Playgroup
21A Apple Tree Road, London, N17 6SH · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
What Ofsted says it does well
“The curriculum for communication and language helps every child to make good progress.”
“Independence is a key focus in the playgroup.”
“Staff support children to progress in their mathematical development.”
What Ofsted says it should do better
“support staff to enhance the organisation of activities so that children are able to join others who are already engaged”
“strengthen communication between staff to ensure that there is a more- consistent approach to transitions within the playgroup.”
Exact words from the Ofsted report of 24 April 2024. Read the full report on Ofsted.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 2018Reference 2496781Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 24 April 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places24 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
| Age | Half day | Per hour | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £72 | £12 | £360 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £2.50 per hour
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- from 18 months
- Weeks open
- Term time only
- Sessions
- Half day and per hour
Getting there
21A Apple Tree Road, London, N17 6SH · More nurseries in N17
Stations
- Seven Sisters17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Turnpike Lane17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Bruce Grove20 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Summerhill Road, Higham Road and Downhills Park Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Downhills Park1 min walk
- Lordship Recreation Ground4 min walk
- Stanley Culross Open Space9 min walk
- Memorial Gardens9 min walk
- Chestnuts Park10 min walk
- Playground1 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Haringey there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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West Green Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 21A Apple Tree Road, London, N17 6SH, in West Green, Haringey. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged from 18 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good. Its website names SEND support, an inclusive setting, children's yoga, drama and cooking activities.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided, healthy snacks are provided, and parents provide a packed lunch.
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a mud kitchen and all-weather outdoor play. It also lists local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Mud kitchenSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
- ParkingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says parents may book a visit at 10am on a weekday in term time, then complete the Registration to Join form; applications go on the waiting list, and siblings get priority. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 4 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Green PlaygroupThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 18 mo | This nursery |
| Dorset Hall Nursery Parkside LtdFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Wiggly Worms Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Early Stars Preschool nurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Dorset Hall Nursery LimitedFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 1–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Petite Starz Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Hidaya NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:30–15:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in West Green8
- All nurseries in Haringey100
- All nurseries in N1719
- Nurseries near Turnpike Lane station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.1 miles
- Belmont Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.3 miles
- Belmont Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.3 miles
- The Grove ages 5–19Ofsted: Outstandinginspected February 2023 0.4 miles
- West Green Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.4 miles
- Chestnuts Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.4 miles
- St John Vianney RC Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected February 2024 0.5 miles
- The Brook Special Primary School ages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does West Green Playgroup cost?
West Green Playgroup publishes these fees: half day £72 for all ages, half day £12 for all ages, half day £14 for all ages, half day £18 for all ages, half day £24 for all ages, per hour £12 for all ages, per week £360 for all ages and per week £180 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does West Green Playgroup offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. West Green Playgroup offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £2.50 per hour on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
Does West Green Playgroup take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. West Green Playgroup offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are West Green Playgroup's opening hours?
West Green Playgroup opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is West Green Playgroup open all year?
No. West Green Playgroup is open term time only.
What ages does West Green Playgroup take?
West Green Playgroup takes children aged from 18 months.
What is West Green Playgroup's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated West Green Playgroup Good at its inspection on 24 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can West Green Playgroup take?
West Green Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.
Are meals included at West Green Playgroup?
Meals are not included in the fees at West Green Playgroup.
What approach does West Green Playgroup follow?
West Green Playgroup's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does West Green Playgroup have outdoor space?
West Green Playgroup lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Mud kitchen, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.
Does West Green Playgroup support children with SEND?
West Green Playgroup lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to West Green Playgroup?
Turnpike Lane is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact West Green Playgroup?
You can call 020 8885 5445 and visit www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk.
Tools for parents in Haringey
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Quotes from Ofsted inspection reports, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2496781 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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