Nurseries in Clapton
Clapton (postcode district E5) has 33 early-years settings with 970 places on LondonEY. By type: day nurseries 19, school nursery classes 8, independent schools 3 and pre-schools 3.
On the Ofsted side, new report cards: 3, with 0 strong in at least 4 of 6 areas. Under the previous framework, Outstanding 1, Good 16 and Inadequate 1; not yet inspected: 1. Because results vary, it pays to read the latest report for any setting you like, and the Hackney highest-rated list shows how we date and rank them.
The area's station list includes Clapton, Rectory Road, Hackney Downs, Hackney Central, Lea Bridge and Stoke Newington. Settings by nearest station: Clapton 18, Homerton 4, Rectory Road 4 and Stamford Hill 3.
For prices, see the Hackney nursery fees page. If you want to compare areas, Hackney Central and Stoke Newington are the other Hackney pages.
Clapton in numbers
33
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 19
- School nursery classes
- 8
- Independent schools (early years)
- 3
- Pre-schools
- 3
- Registered places
- 970
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 3
- 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
- 1
- Good
- 16
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 1
- Not yet inspected
- 1
Every setting in Clapton
33 of 33 settings in Clapton
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Trana DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Beis Trana Daycare | E5 | 30 places | Not yet inspected | Clapton 640 m1.0 km from centre |
| Beis Trana Girls' SchoolIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for Beis Trana Girls' School | E5 | — | School inspection | Clapton 640 m1.0 km from centre |
| BELZ Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for BELZ Nursery School | E5 | 64 places | Inadequate | Stamford Hill 780 m1.7 km from centre |
| Clapton Park Childrens' Centre NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery | E5 | 68 places | Good | Homerton 1.0 km1.3 km from centre |
| Comberton Children's Centre NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Comberton Children's Centre Nursery | E5 | 69 places | Good | Clapton 200 m480 m from centre |
| Daubeney Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Daubeney Primary School | E5 | — | Early years: Good | Homerton 690 m1.3 km from centre |
| Docklands Day Nursery Warwick GroveDay nurseryOfsted report for Docklands Day Nursery Warwick Grove | E5 | 61 places | Good | Clapton 530 m840 m from centre |
| Forest Grove HackneyPre-schoolOfsted report for Forest Grove Hackney | E5 | 30 places | Good | Clapton 1.0 km700 m from centre |
| FunnCamp at Clapton GirlsDay nurseryOfsted report for FunnCamp at Clapton Girls | E5 | 55 places | Expected standard in all 4 areas | Clapton 840 m520 m from centre |
| Grasshoppers NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Grasshoppers Nursery | E5 | 20 places | Good | Clapton 480 m750 m from centre |
| Happitime Playgroup LTDPre-schoolOfsted report for Happitime Playgroup LTD | E5 | 15 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Clapton 700 m520 m from centre |
| Hill Top Daycare Nursery Ltd (Roof Top Nursery)Day nurseryOfsted report for Hill Top Daycare Nursery Ltd (Roof Top Nursery) | E5 | 42 places | Good | Rectory Road 290 m810 m from centre |
| Kids ZoneDay nurseryOfsted report for Kids Zone | E5 | 46 places | Good | Stamford Hill 570 m1.8 km from centre |
| Little Buds Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Buds Day Nursery | E5 | 22 places | Good | Clapton 550 m360 m from centre |
| Little Gems Nursery (Upper Clapton Road)Pre-schoolOfsted report for Little Gems Nursery (Upper Clapton Road) | E5 | 41 places | Good | Stoke Newington 940 m1.4 km from centre |
| London Mulberry Nursery And PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for London Mulberry Nursery And Preschool | E5 | 60 places | Good | Clapton 410 m450 m from centre |
| Mandeville Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Mandeville Primary School | E5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Lea Bridge 1.1 km950 m from centre |
| Millfields Community SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Millfields Community School | E5 | — | School inspection | Clapton 760 m420 m from centre |
| Mother Bear NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Mother Bear Nursery | E5 | 32 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Rectory Road 420 m1.0 km from centre |
| Nightingale Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Nightingale Primary School | E5 | — | Early years: Good | Rectory Road 640 m620 m from centre |
| Northwold Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Northwold Primary School | E5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Rectory Road 470 m870 m from centre |
| Ohr EmesIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for Ohr Emes | E5 | — | School inspection | Clapton 330 m670 m from centre |
| Pembury Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Pembury Community Nursery | E5 | 69 places | Outstanding | Hackney Downs 240 m1.0 km from centre |
| Riverside NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Riverside Nursery | E5 | 42 places | Good | Clapton 670 m740 m from centre |
| Rosemary Works EastDay nurseryOfsted report for Rosemary Works East | E5 | 60 places | Good | Clapton 210 m150 m from centre |
| Round Chapel Families Project (Nursery)Day nurseryOfsted report for Round Chapel Families Project (Nursery) | E5 | 23 places | Good | Hackney Central 780 m720 m from centre |
| Rushmore Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rushmore Primary School | E5 | — | School inspection | Homerton 940 m670 m from centre |
| Southwold Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Southwold Primary School | E5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Clapton 300 m460 m from centre |
| St Michael's Nurseries LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for St Michael's Nurseries Ltd | E5 | 60 places | Good | Homerton 800 m890 m from centre |
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School | E5 | — | Early years: Good | Clapton 410 m450 m from centre |
| Talmud Torah LondonDay nurseryOfsted report for Talmud Torah London | E5 | 40 places | Good | Clapton 640 m1.0 km from centre |
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass SchoolIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School | E5 | — | School inspection | Stamford Hill 810 m1.7 km from centre |
| The Ark Day Care NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Ark Day Care Nursery | E5 | 21 places | Good | Clapton 740 m1.0 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- E5 33 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Clapton | Overground | 19 |
| Rectory Road | Overground | 6 |
| Hackney Central | Overground | 2 |
| Hackney Downs | National Rail, Overground | 1 |
| Stoke Newington | Overground | 1 |
| Lea Bridge | National Rail | 0 |
Nurseries in Clapton: questions
What nurseries and pre-schools are there in Clapton?
E5 has 33 settings and 970 places, including 19 day nurseries.
Do Clapton nurseries have good Ofsted results?
Results vary. New report cards: 3, with 0 strong in at least 4 of 6 areas. On the previous framework, Outstanding 1, Good 16 and Inadequate 1; still awaiting a first inspection: 1. Always read the latest report.
Which station is nearest to Clapton nurseries?
Settings by nearest station: Clapton 18, Homerton 4, Rectory Road 4 and Stamford Hill 3.
Can I apply for the two-year-old and 30-hour routes together in Clapton?
Yes, and Hackney asks you to when both could apply to you. Working-parent hours use a GOV.UK code, re-confirmed every 3 months, and two-year-old support goes through the council. See Hackney funding.
Are there childminders in Clapton?
Childminder totals are only published by borough. Hackney has 156 registered childminders. See Hackney childminders.