--- title: "Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy, London | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/matchbox-nursery-aberfeldy-e14-0xa-2744942 description: "Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy in London — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus opening hours, contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy Ofsted: Expected standard · 12 Aberfeldy Square, London, E14 0XA · Tower Hamlets Number of places 48 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Tower Hamlets ## About this day nursery Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy, registered with Ofsted on 03/08/2023, provides childcare for children aged 1-4 years. The day nursery operates from 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting is located at 12 Aberfeldy Square, London, E14 0XA. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and practitioners use assessment information and children's interests to tailor their teaching, including for babies and children needing additional support for confidence, mobility, or language. Children engage in regular physical play outdoors and benefit from outdoor provision including bicycles, balancing equipment, and construction resources, with younger children practising pushing and balancing and older children riding confidently. Leaders foster an inclusive culture and work in the best interests of all children, including those who are disadvantaged, have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are known to children's social care, or have medical needs. The staff are dedicated to supporting children's emotional well-being and personal development, providing a warm and inclusive environment where children flourish and make appropriate progress from their starting points. What it's like Children arrive to a calm and welcoming environment and build secure and nurturing relationships with staff. They enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities that reflect their interests and stages of development, including exploring books, singing, imaginative role play, and early mathematical concepts. Children stay safe, are well cared for, and achieve appropriately from their starting points in this warm and inclusive environment. Calm and welcoming environment Strong communication and language support Positive behaviour Inclusive culture Staff well-being prioritised ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy Last inspected 29 January 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children generally make appropriate progress from their starting points across the areas of learning. - Staff support children's communication and language well through stories, songs and responsive talk in their play. - Children behave positively and show that they feel secure with staff. - Leaders create an inclusive culture where they value and recognise children's uniqueness. - Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and professional development. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should support staff to strengthen children's independence through more consistent practice. - 2 Leaders should support staff to review the organisation of group activities and transitions, to engage all children more consistently. - 3 Leaders should strengthen outdoor provision by ensuring it offers opportunities for children to extend their physical skills, particularly for older children, so that all children develop greater physical confidence. Inspection #2744942 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298238) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use assessment information and knowledge of children's interests to tailor their teaching, including for babies and for children who need additional support to build their confidence, mobility or language. Leaders work in the best interests of children, including those who are disadvantaged, with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are known (or previously known) to children's social care or have medical needs. Outdoor space Children engage in regular physical play outdoors, choosing bicycles, balancing equipment and construction resources. Younger children practise pushing and balancing, while older children ride confidently and take turns. Inspection history Most recent inspection 29 January 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298238) ## Frequently asked about Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy ### Is Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy a private nursery? ### What are the fees at Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### Does Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy take babies? ### Which area does Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy serve? ## About the setting Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy was registered with Ofsted on 03/08/2023. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises type of setting, located at 12 Aberfeldy Square, London, E14 0XA. It operates from Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00, and is registered under EYR by Matchbox Day Nursery Limited. 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