# Whetstone Montessori Nursery

Whetstone Montessori Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Union Church, 1 Northiam, London, N12 7ET, in Woodside Park, Barnet. It is registered for 15 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whetstone-montessori-nursery-2769729  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Union Church, 1 Northiam, London, N12 7ET
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 15
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07915 759704
- Website: https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2769729

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 26 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769729

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2769729). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769729)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769729)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769729)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £11 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 8-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £8 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £13 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.50 (full day)
- Deposit: £300

Source: nursery website (https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/admission-and-fees), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Union Church, 1 Northiam, London, N12 7ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.623012,-0.187138

- Station: Woodside Park, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Totteridge & Whetstone, 0.6 miles
- Station: West Finchley, 0.9 miles, no step-free access
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whetstone Stray, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Chiddingfold, 0.1 miles
- Park: Swan Lane Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery's approaches include Montessori, Forest school and Early phonics, and that it offers music classes, language classes, cooking activities and woodland trips. At its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching and achievement were both graded 'Expected standard'.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/admission-and-fees)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/about-montessori)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says it provides organic food and healthy snacks, and that parents provide a packed lunch.

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/admission-and-fees)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/admission-and-fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/admission-and-fees)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/our-nursery)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/go-x/u/10c7ec99-159c-4685-a0d6-0dce9dcbb351/Parents-as-Partners-Policy-England-July-2025.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/admission-and-fees)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/admission-and-fees)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/admission-and-fees)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/admission-and-fees)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/outdoor-school)

### Getting a place

The nursery has a waiting list. Its website says families can join the waiting list or book a visit to an open morning, then add their child's name to the form, choose session options and days, and submit. A £300 deposit is payable on acceptance of an offer, and the nursery 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Northside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Alma Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Queenswell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Unity Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-montessori-nursery-ey544679) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Southover Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southover-pre-school-2844721) | Report card Apr 2026 | £97 | 07:45–18:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Lavendale Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavendale-montessori-147571) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Laurel Way Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurel-way-playgroup-147570) | Good |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Mace Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mace-montessori-nursery-ey435239) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Starlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starlings-nursery-2821993) |  |  | 07:45–16:15 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Whetstone Montessori Nursery cost?

Whetstone Montessori Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £11 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Whetstone Montessori Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Whetstone Montessori Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £8 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Whetstone Montessori Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Whetstone Montessori Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Whetstone Montessori Nursery's opening hours?

Whetstone Montessori Nursery opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Whetstone Montessori Nursery open all year?

No. Whetstone Montessori Nursery is open term time only.

### What ages does Whetstone Montessori Nursery take?

Whetstone Montessori Nursery takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Whetstone Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Whetstone Montessori Nursery was inspected on 26 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Whetstone Montessori Nursery take?

Whetstone Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Whetstone Montessori Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Whetstone Montessori Nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Whetstone Montessori Nursery?

Yes. Whetstone Montessori Nursery lists a deposit of £300.

### What approach does Whetstone Montessori Nursery follow?

Whetstone Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and Early phonics.

### Does Whetstone Montessori Nursery have outdoor space?

Whetstone Montessori Nursery lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Whetstone Montessori Nursery?

Woodside Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whetstone Montessori Nursery?

You can call 07915 759704 and visit www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769729)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.whetstonemontessori.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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