# West Hendon Pre School

West Hendon Pre School is a full-day nursery at St. John's Church Hall, Algernon Road, Hendon, NW4 3TA, in West Hendon, Barnet. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hendon-pre-school-147646  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. John's Church Hall, Algernon Road, Hendon, NW4 3TA
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 020 8202 5057
- Website: http://www.westhendonpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 147646

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 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/16/147646

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 147646). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147646)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147646)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147646)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £6 |
| 3 and over | £5.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/preschool-rules-and-info-1), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:50–14:50
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: St. John's Church Hall, Algernon Road, Hendon, NW4 3TA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.578785,-0.235950

- Station: Hendon, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hendon Central, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Brent Cross West, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Malcolm Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sturgess Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: West Hendon Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and in-the-moment planning, according to its website. Its Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting, along with cooking activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/preschool-rules-and-info-1)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/the-curriculum)

### Food

Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and that healthy snacks are provided.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/preschool-rules-and-info-1)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/preschool-rules-and-info-1)

### Settling in

Its website says staff work with parents to decide how each child settles in, and parents are given the settling-in policy before the start date. Its website also describes a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/the-curriculum)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/preschool-rules-and-info-1)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/preschool-rules-and-info-1)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/policies-and-procedures-1)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/about-us)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in its 2024 inspection.

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/preschool-rules-and-info-1)

### Getting a place

The notice period to leave the nursery is 4 weeks.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Hill Academy | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Torah Vodaas |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Hyde School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| North London Grammar School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Colindale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aplomb Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aplomb-day-nursery-2526244) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Torah Vodaas Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/torah-vodaas-early-years-centre-ey471770) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286575) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Parkside View Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-view-nursery-ey429182) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Kindergarten Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-nursery-schools-limited-2577021) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Abracadabra Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abracadabra-preschool-nursery-2542825) | Good |  | 08:30–16:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does West Hendon Pre School cost?

West Hendon Pre School publishes these fees: per hour £6 for 2-year-olds and per hour £5.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are West Hendon Pre School's opening hours?

West Hendon Pre School opens 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does West Hendon Pre School take?

West Hendon Pre School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is West Hendon Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Hendon Pre School Good at its inspection on 18 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Hendon Pre School take?

West Hendon Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What approach does West Hendon Pre School follow?

West Hendon Pre School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does West Hendon Pre School support children with SEND?

West Hendon Pre School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to West Hendon Pre School?

Hendon is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact West Hendon Pre School?

You can call 020 8202 5057 and visit www.westhendonpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147646)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.westhendonpreschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.westhendonpreschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West+Hendon+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ05Y2FCARdkgR-q7yELHItEg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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