Nurseries in Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury has 13 settings. They have 242 places in total, in 6 day nurseries, 5 school nursery classes, 1 independent-school early-years units and 1 maintained nursery schools.
The area stretches across WC1N, WC1H, N1C, EC1N and WC1B, and also takes in Holborn and King's Cross. Six stations are listed, including Russell Square, Holborn, Chancery Lane and King's Cross St Pancras on the Tube. Settings by nearest station: Russell Square 6, Chancery Lane 2, St Pancras International 2, Tottenham Court Road 1 and King's Cross St Pancras 1.
Ofsted-registered nurseries here with a previous-framework grade: Good 5, Outstanding 0. New report cards: 1; not yet inspected: 0. Camden's wider highest-rated nurseries and fees give context.
Bloomsbury in numbers
13 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 6
- School nursery classes
- 5
- Independent schools (early years)
- 1
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 242
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 1
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 0
- 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
- 5
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 0
Every setting in Bloomsbury
13 of 13 settings in Bloomsbury
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Argyle Primary School | WC1H | — | Early years: Good | King's Cross St Pancras 210 m660 m from centre |
| Collingham Gardens NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Collingham Gardens Nursery | WC1N | 24 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Russell Square 310 m280 m from centre |
| Corams Fields Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Corams Fields Community Nursery | WC1N | 36 places | Good | Lambeth North 560 m3.3 km from centre |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf ChildrenSchool nursery classOfsted report for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | N1C | — | School inspection | St Pancras International 550 m1.6 km from centre |
| Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff Nursery | WC1N | 73 places | Good | Russell Square 420 m170 m from centre |
| Jeannine Manuel SchoolIndependent school (early years) | WC1B | — | School inspection | Tottenham Court Road 320 m840 m from centre |
| Kiddycare Millman Street NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Kiddycare Millman Street Nursery | WC1N | 43 places | Good | Russell Square 470 m210 m from centre |
| Kings Cross AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Kings Cross Academy | N1C | — | School inspection | St Pancras International 550 m1.6 km from centre |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Alban's Church of England Primary School | EC1N | — | School inspection | Chancery Lane 230 m740 m from centre |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | WC1N | — | Early years: Outstanding | Chancery Lane 530 m330 m from centre |
| Thomas Coram CentreNursery schoolOfsted report for Thomas Coram Centre | WC1N | — | School inspection | Russell Square 360 m250 m from centre |
| UCL NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for UCL Nursery | WC1H | 42 places | Good | Russell Square 410 m650 m from centre |
| UCL NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for UCL Nursery | WC1H | 24 places | Good | Russell Square 370 m620 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- EC1N 1 setting
- N1C 2 settings
- WC1B 1 setting
- WC1H 3 settings
- WC1N 6 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Square | Underground | 9 |
| Holborn | Underground | 5 |
| King's Cross | National Rail | 5 |
| King's Cross St Pancras | Underground | 5 |
| Chancery Lane | Underground | 4 |
| Goodge Street | Underground | 3 |
Nurseries in Bloomsbury: questions
How many nurseries are there in Bloomsbury?
13 settings with 242 places. There are 6 day nurseries, 5 school nursery classes, 1 independent-school early-years units and 1 nursery school.
How are Bloomsbury nurseries rated?
Under the previous framework: Good 5, Outstanding 0. New report cards: 1; waiting for a first inspection: 0. School-based settings with school-level results: 7.
Which stations are closest to nurseries in Bloomsbury?
Settings by nearest station: Russell Square 6, Chancery Lane 2 and St Pancras International 2. Within 800 metres of Russell Square: 6 of the 6 settings nearest to it.
Which postcode districts are included?
The area covers WC1N, WC1H, N1C, EC1N and WC1B. Holborn and King's Cross are included.
Where do I find funded childcare in Bloomsbury?
Camden Council runs the schemes, and also has its own local enhanced offer. Read free childcare in Camden for the steps.
