--- title: "Abbey Nursery School, Cricklewood | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" description: "Abbey Nursery School in Cricklewood — rated Good by Ofsted and 3.8/5 from 10 reviews. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, Google reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The staff give my son full attention, and I have seen clear development and improvement in him. Highly recommended.", "datePublished": "2026-01-27T13:00:54.210572755Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lisa Macedo" }, "reviewBody": "Both my children attended this nursery, it is really good. The staff are so warm and welcoming and they focus a lot on the childrens development. My children had very different needs and they were able to help me a lot with ensuring that they were able to then progress to school level; always instilling so much confidence and reinforcing good social behaviour.", "datePublished": "2019-01-17T06:22:20.265486007Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Eloise Trippier" }, "reviewBody": "All three of my children have enjoyed Abbey Nursery. It's very well run and the staff are friendly and approachable. 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Abbey Nursery School # Abbey Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 3.8 (10 Google reviews) · Cricklewood Baptist Church, Sneyd Road, Cricklewood, NW2 6AN · Brent Number of places 55 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Brent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery ' Placing significant value on each child's individuality, the day nursery cultivates understanding and respect for diverse rights, beliefs, and cultures. The ethos underscores a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all families. Recognised as 'GOOD' by Ofsted following its March 2022 inspection, the day nursery upholds a philosophy centred on a calm, disciplined, and compassionate setting, promoting common sense, courtesy, and mutual respect among children, parents, and staff. It aims to develop imaginative, creative, and inquisitive minds, alongside the capacity for both independent and collaborative learning experiences. Our ethos Abbey Nursery School Limited's ethos is centred on 'learning through play' in a nurturing, structured, and engaging environment that values each child's individuality, understanding, and respect for diversity. They aim to develop imaginative, creative, and inquisitive minds, fostering independence and collaboration within a calm, disciplined, and compassionate setting that promotes courtesy and mutual respect. What it's like Staff are nurturing and take time to get to know the needs of all children. Children are happy, form close attachments to staff, play cooperatively and are confident communicators because staff focus on communication and language. Established 1980 Ofsted Good Term-time only Learn through play ethos ## Pricing & funding Fees are invoiced in advance on a monthly or termly basis. Admin fees and deposits apply for those booking additional hours. Fees remain payable during bank holidays and inset days. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) - Baby hourly rate £11 / hour - Baby All Day (Min 5 sessions) £82.50 / day - Baby Half Day (Min 5 sessions) £38.50 / session - 2 year olds hourly rate £10 / hour - 2 year olds All Day (Min 3 sessions) £75.00 / day See 7 more Good to know - • An admin fee of £50.00 is required for private additional hours. - • A refundable £100.00 cash deposit is required for additional hours. - • Fees are paid monthly or termly in advance. - • Late payments incur a daily penalty charge of £10.00. - • Fees must be paid during bank holidays and inset days. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Abbey Nursery School Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10137787 Lead inspector Anahita Aderianwalla Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181300)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137750) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.abbeynurseryschool.co.uk) Cricklewood Baptist Church, Sneyd Road, Cricklewood, NW2 6AN ## Explore day nurseries near Cricklewood - [Day nurseries in Cricklewood](/search?q=Cricklewood) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=abbey-nursery-school-limited-nw2-6an) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:30am to 4pm Age range 3 months - 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full time, Part time Registered with Ofsted 1999 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Abbey Nursery School Last inspected 7 March 2022 · Anahita Aderianwalla Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff are nurturing and take time to get to know the needs of all children. Children are happy, form close attachments to staff, play cooperatively and are confident communicators because staff focus on communication and language. Inspector highlights - Staff are nurturing and get to know the needs of all children. - Children are happy, form close attachments and play cooperatively. - Staff focus on communication and language; children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. - Children behave very well and are confident and independent in self-care. - Leaders ensure additional funding is used to support gaps in children's development and provide targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Areas to develop - 1 seek wider training opportunities to further develop staff's skills and knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to highest levels - 2 support staff to implement the curriculum for mathematics more effectively to help further enhance children's understanding of mathematical concepts, such as counting. Inspection #10137787 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181300) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and other children who need additional help. Leaders ensure that children who are entitled to additional funding get this and that it is used to support any gaps in their development. Outdoor space Staff extend children's learning as they plant real flowers and seeds for their nursery garden. Children practice physical skills such as balancing on stepping stones and jumping over hoops around an obstacle course, although staff do not always use these opportunities to extend counting. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well; staff role model language, repeat key words and use visual prompts such as picture cards and a pictorial timetable. ## Google Reviews of Abbey Nursery School 3.8 (10 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXLk812P74E5HRmOGP-m3o-cl4HDYz5QJEQRl9Fp31CVbW1Ohumqw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Selam Mesgina Abraha 3 months ago Excellent nursery. The staff give my son full attention, and I have seen clear development and improvement in him. Highly recommended. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taVU1WRnlOMGxNUjNOdVltWTRXSFZDYUhaMVowRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761057ed8446cf:0x9ea402029c133e21) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXPKd2LZded-6qZSGbYpWXZAHsl03QoZGSY94nRo4zxAjy2e6y8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lisa Macedo 7 years ago Both my children attended this nursery, it is really good. The staff are so warm and welcoming and they focus a lot on the childrens development. My children had very different needs and they were able to help me a lot with ensuring that they were able to then progress to school level; always instilling so much confidence and reinforcing good social behaviour. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJbmJmX2hRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761057ed8446cf:0x9ea402029c133e21) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWf4dbtLLSK55jNExCGrARCPDTmTvUX4lFioNtYmGZLslYXvU0qbg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Eloise Trippier 10 years ago All three of my children have enjoyed Abbey Nursery. It's very well run and the staff are friendly and approachable. And it has an Outstanding Ofsted Report. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBenVpZXhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761057ed8446cf:0x9ea402029c133e21) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV_rkrJ6iwKBfTTbccZS4mU8UppGjMZfKPQgztIp1GRjJ6rGFJATQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Hazem Saleh 2 years ago I don't recommend they learning our kids. basically they not really care 😔 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaaE9YX3FBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761057ed8446cf:0x9ea402029c133e21) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXVsAadzLa2XfOARWrtJQSiBBel98j4Tria8JPtW7OUEQZzjMo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kate Game 3 years ago I Don't recommend this nursery ,they don't care about your child [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoeEk3LXFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761057ed8446cf:0x9ea402029c133e21) Reviews from Google for Abbey Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11431263964404858401&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2010 - March 2022 Good - March 2016 Outstanding - April 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Abbey Nursery School ### How is English support handled for children who speak other languages? ### What type of early years setting is Abbey Nursery School? ### What part of the country is Abbey Nursery School in? ### How can Abbey Nursery School be contacted? ### What areas are being developed at Abbey Nursery School? ### Does Abbey Nursery School offer holiday or wraparound care? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cricklewood Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Abbey Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Living Spring Nursery London · NW2 6XG 4.5(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/living-spring-nursery-limited-nw2-6xg-ey293804) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Busy Bees at Cricklewood Cricklewood · NW2 6GS 3.4(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-cricklewood-nw2-6gs-2868040) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Claremont Community Pre-school London · NW2 1BP ](/nursery/claremont-community-pre-school-nw2-1bp-ey494083) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Queens Park Montessori and Sakutu Montessori School Club London · NW2 6HL ](/nursery/queens-park-montessori-and-sakutu-montessori-school-club-nw2-6hl-ey410556) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Fellows Day Nursery London · NW2 6GR 4.4(21 Google reviews) ](/nursery/little-fellows-day-nursery-nw2-6gr-2568538) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Happy Stars Day Nursery London · NW10 2QS 4.7(14 Google reviews) ](/nursery/happy-stars-day-nursery-nw10-2qs-ey369205) [See all nurseries in Cricklewood →](/search?q=Cricklewood) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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