Nurseries in Sidcup
Sidcup is one of Bexley's area pages, with 27 settings and 819 places. By nearest station, settings include Sidcup (21) and Albany Park (4); both are on rail. Postcode districts are DA15 and DA14.
The mix is 10 day nurseries, 9 school nursery classes, 5 pre-schools and 3 independent-school early-years units. Settings with forest school in the name: 1.
Under the previous framework the count is 10 Good and 0 Outstanding. Settings with a new report card: 4, including 3 with Strong or Exceptional in 4 or more areas (safeguarding not met: 0). Settings not yet inspected: 1.
To compare beyond Sidcup, use the Bexley highest-rated nurseries and the borough fees page.
Sidcup in numbers
27
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 10
- School nursery classes
- 9
- Pre-schools
- 5
- Independent schools (early years)
- 3
- Registered places
- 819
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 4
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 3
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 0
- Good
- 10
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 1
Every setting in Sidcup
27 of 27 settings in Sidcup
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All A-Board Day Nursery & Tiny Town LtdPre-schoolOfsted report for All A-Board Day Nursery & Tiny Town Ltd | DA14 | 40 places | Strong in 4 of 6 areas | Albany Park 1.7 km2.4 km from centre |
| Benedict House Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | DA15 | — | School inspection | Sidcup 660 m650 m from centre |
| Birkbeck Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Birkbeck Primary School | DA14 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Sidcup 290 m160 m from centre |
| Chatsworth Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Chatsworth Infant School | DA15 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Sidcup 760 m820 m from centre |
| Christ Church PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Christ Church Playgroup | DA15 | 26 places | Good | Sidcup 1.0 km1.1 km from centre |
| Days Lane Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Days Lane Primary School | DA15 | — | Early years: Good | Sidcup 1.5 km1.6 km from centre |
| Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Little NestPre-schoolOfsted report for Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Little Nest | DA15 | 27 places | Strong or exceptional in 6 of 6 areas | Welling 1.6 km1.9 km from centre |
| Family Tree Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Family Tree Day Nursery | DA14 | 48 places | Good | Albany Park 2.0 km2.4 km from centre |
| Holy Redeemer PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Holy Redeemer Playgroup | DA15 | 40 places | Good | Sidcup 1.4 km1.5 km from centre |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | DA15 | — | Early years: Good | Sidcup 370 m490 m from centre |
| Lottie's Day Nursery SidcupDay nurseryOfsted report for Lottie's Day Nursery Sidcup | DA15 | 126 places | Good | Sidcup 190 m200 m from centre |
| Merton Court SchoolIndependent school (early years) | DA14 | — | School inspection | Sidcup 1.4 km1.2 km from centre |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery SidcupDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup | DA15 | 105 places | Good | Sidcup 320 m300 m from centre |
| Orchard Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Orchard Primary School | DA14 | — | Early years: expected | Sidcup 1.6 km1.5 km from centre |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | DA15 | — | Early years: Good | Falconwood 1.6 km1.8 km from centre |
| Premier Lodge Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Premier Lodge Day Nursery | DA15 | 108 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Sidcup 780 m740 m from centre |
| Purple Willows SidcupDay nurseryOfsted report for Purple Willows Sidcup | DA15 | 40 places | Good | Sidcup 340 m470 m from centre |
| Rise and Shine Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Rise and Shine Day Nursery & Pre-School | DA14 | 47 places | Strong in 3 of 6 areas | Sidcup 1.2 km1.3 km from centre |
| Royal Park Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Royal Park Primary Academy | DA14 | — | Early years: Good | Albany Park 580 m1.7 km from centre |
| Sendtivate DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Sendtivate Daycare | DA14 | 30 places | Not yet inspected | Sidcup 1.1 km1.0 km from centre |
| Sherwood Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Sherwood Park Primary School | DA15 | — | School inspection | Sidcup 1.6 km1.6 km from centre |
| Sidcup Day Nursery And Forest SchoolDay nurseryForest schoolOfsted report for Sidcup Day Nursery And Forest School | DA14 | 60 places | Good | Sidcup 1.3 km1.4 km from centre |
| St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School | DA14 | — | Early years: Good | Albany Park 1.8 km1.7 km from centre |
| The Hospital Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Hospital Day Nursery | DA14 | 60 places | Good | Sidcup 1.7 km1.6 km from centre |
| Walton House Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Walton House Nursery Ltd | DA14 | 36 places | Good | Sidcup 800 m680 m from centre |
| Wellington Boots Playgroup & Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Wellington Boots Playgroup & Pre-School | DA15 | 26 places | Good | Sidcup 190 m200 m from centre |
| West Lodge SchoolIndependent school (early years) | DA15 | — | School inspection | Sidcup 290 m260 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- DA14 12 settings
- DA15 15 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Sidcup | National Rail | 11 |
| Albany Park | National Rail | 1 |
Nearby areas
Nurseries in Sidcup: questions
How many nurseries are there in Sidcup?
27 settings: 10 day nurseries, 9 school nursery classes, 5 pre-schools and 3 independent-school early-years units, with 819 places in total.
Is there a highly rated nursery in Sidcup?
Settings with a new report card: 4, including 3 with Strong or Exceptional in 4 or more areas (safeguarding not met: 0). Among the graded Sidcup settings on the older scale, 0 Outstanding and 10 Good.
Which stations are nearest to Sidcup nurseries?
Settings by nearest station include Sidcup (21) and Albany Park (4). Both are rail stations in the area list. Settings within 800 metres of Sidcup station: 11.
Which postcodes does Sidcup cover?
DA15 and DA14.
Is there a forest school nursery in Sidcup?
Settings with forest school in the name: 1; see the London forest school list for others.
How do funded hours work for children in Sidcup?
Sidcup follows Bexley's arrangements, so the council's funding page is the right one. The council says some of its own wording predates the 2025 expansion, so check GOV.UK for current hours.