# Westbourne Early Years Centre

Westbourne Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at 24 Bride Street, LONDON, N7 8RP, in Barnsbury, Islington. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by The London Borough of Islington.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbourne-early-years-centre-ey493744  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 24 Bride Street, LONDON, N7 8RP
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 020 7527 7970
- Run by: [The London Borough of Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-borough-of-islington)
- Ofsted URN: EY493744

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 July 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/EY493744

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY493744). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493744)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493744)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493744)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1056833)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Islington that publish fees charge £77–£180 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 24 Bride Street, LONDON, N7 8RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.546453,-0.111122

- Station: Highbury & Islington, 0.3 miles
- Station: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Caledonian Road, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Arundel Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Paradise Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Martin Luther King Adventure Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Mary Magdalene Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Laycock Green, 0.2 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 Islington there are about 2.6 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)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Laycock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Drayton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| William Tyndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradise-park-childrens-centre-nursery-ey321188) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Curiocity Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiocity-childcare-2521349) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [T-House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/t-house-nursery-2866599) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-mount-carmel-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey373865) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-blair-childrens-centre-and-extended-school-services-ey333836) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St. Andrew's Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-montessori-2892816) |  |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Westbourne Early Years Centre's opening hours?

Westbourne Early Years Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Westbourne Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Westbourne Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 28 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Westbourne Early Years Centre take?

Westbourne Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Westbourne Early Years Centre?

Westbourne Early Years Centre is run by The London Borough of Islington, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Westbourne Early Years Centre?

Highbury & Islington is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Westbourne Early Years Centre?

You can call 020 7527 7970.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493744)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Westbourne+Early+Years+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJC8z_HG4bdkgRWxw6jEhY_34)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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