Nurseries in Thamesmead
Thamesmead, which on LondonEY includes Abbey Wood and covers SE28 and SE2, lists 21 early-years settings with 479 places. By type: day nurseries 10, school nursery classes 9, nursery schools 1 and pre-schools 1. Settings with Montessori in the name: 1.
On inspections, settings with an Ofsted report card: 4; strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas: 1. The previous framework shows 6 Good and 0 Outstanding, and settings yet to receive an inspection number 1. The Greenwich highest-rated list explains how report cards and older grades are compared.
Abbey Wood is the area's station. Settings by nearest station: Abbey Wood 12, Barking Riverside 5 and Plumstead 4.
Compare prices on the Greenwich fees page. If you need more choice, Woolwich is the closest other Greenwich area page.
Thamesmead in numbers
21
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 10
- School nursery classes
- 9
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Pre-schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 479
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 4
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 1
- 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
- 6
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 1
Every setting in Thamesmead
21 of 21 settings in Thamesmead
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Abbey Wood Nursery School | SE2 | — | School inspection | Abbey Wood 780 m1.1 km from centre |
| Abcfabulous NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Abcfabulous Nursery | SE28 | 32 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Abbey Wood 1.4 km1.0 km from centre |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School | SE28 | — | School inspection | Barking Riverside 1.2 km1.6 km from centre |
| Boxgrove Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Boxgrove Primary School | SE2 | — | School inspection | Abbey Wood 370 m540 m from centre |
| De Lucy Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for De Lucy Primary School | SE2 | — | Early years: Good | Abbey Wood 870 m50 m from centre |
| Discovery Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Discovery Primary School | SE28 | — | Early years: expected | Plumstead 1.4 km1.2 km from centre |
| Grace Neighbourhood NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Grace Neighbourhood Nursery | SE2 | 50 places | Good | Abbey Wood 370 m540 m from centre |
| Hawksmoor SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hawksmoor School | SE28 | — | Early years: Good | Barking Riverside 1.6 km1.0 km from centre |
| Heronsgate Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Heronsgate Primary School | SE28 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Plumstead 480 m1.9 km from centre |
| Linton Mead Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Linton Mead Primary School | SE28 | — | Early years: Good | Barking Riverside 1.3 km1.4 km from centre |
| Louise's DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Louise's Daycare | SE2 | 22 places | Good | Abbey Wood 770 m240 m from centre |
| Mulberry Park Together For TwosPre-schoolOfsted report for Mulberry Park Together For Twos | SE2 | 12 places | Good | Abbey Wood 370 m540 m from centre |
| Nurture House MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Nurture House Montessori | SE28 | 40 places | Good | Barking Riverside 1.6 km1.1 km from centre |
| Owls Nursery School at Hawksmoor PrimaryDay nurseryOfsted report for Owls Nursery School at Hawksmoor Primary | SE28 | 51 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Barking Riverside 1.6 km1.1 km from centre |
| Playhub Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Playhub Day Nursery | SE2 | 34 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Abbey Wood 840 m370 m from centre |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School | SE2 | — | School inspection | Abbey Wood 1.1 km620 m from centre |
| Thames Reach Nursery and Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Thames Reach Nursery and Pre-School | SE28 | 74 places | Good | Plumstead 1.1 km1.4 km from centre |
| The Javan Coker Foundation ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for The Javan Coker Foundation Childcare | SE2 | 25 places | Not yet inspected | Abbey Wood 240 m780 m from centre |
| Triangle Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Triangle Day Nursery | SE28 | 43 places | Good | Plumstead 1.0 km910 m from centre |
| Waterways Nursery and After School ClubDay nurseryOfsted report for Waterways Nursery and After School Club | SE28 | 96 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Abbey Wood 1.3 km690 m from centre |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | SE28 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Abbey Wood 1.4 km880 m from centre |
No settings match these filters.
Map
Settings by postcode district
- SE2 9 settings
- SE28 12 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood | National Rail, Elizabeth line | 6 |
Nurseries in Thamesmead: questions
How many nurseries are there in Thamesmead and Abbey Wood?
SE28 and SE2 have 21 settings with 479 places. By type: day nurseries 10, school nursery classes 9, nursery schools 1 and pre-schools 1.
How are Thamesmead nurseries rated?
Settings with a new report card: 4; strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas: 1. On the previous framework the counts are 6 Good and 0 Outstanding. Yet to be inspected: 1.
Which station is nearest to Thamesmead nurseries?
Settings by nearest station: Abbey Wood 12, Barking Riverside 5 and Plumstead 4.
Where can I get help finding funded childcare in Thamesmead?
Royal Greenwich Families Information Service can help, and the council's pages cover Together for Twos. Working-parent codes come from GOV.UK. See Greenwich funding.
Are there childminders in Thamesmead?
Childminder totals are published per borough. Greenwich has 208 registered childminders; see Greenwich childminders.