Nurseries in Angel and Islington
Angel and its neighbouring postcodes (N1, EC1M, EC1R and EC1V) hold 49 settings, one of Islington's three neighbourhood pages. By type there are 26 day nurseries, 15 school nursery classes, 4 independent schools with EYFS provision, 3 pre-schools and 1 nursery school. They offer 1,748 places in all.
Names are only a signpost, so check each approach directly. Settings with Montessori in the name: 6; with a bilingual name: 1; Steiner (Waldorf) schools: 1.
On inspections, Settings with a report card: 4, with 2 reaching Strong or Exceptional in 4 or more areas. The older grades show 7 Outstanding and 15 Good, and 3 not yet inspected. School-based settings carry their school's own inspection result instead.
Stations in the area data include Angel, Barbican, Farringdon, Old Street, Chancery Lane and Moorgate. Compare options on the Islington highest-rated page and check likely costs in the Islington fee guide.
Angel and Islington in numbers
49 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 26
- School nursery classes
- 15
- Independent schools (early years)
- 4
- Pre-schools
- 3
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 1,748
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 4
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 2
- 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
- 7
- Good
- 15
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 3
Every setting in Angel and Islington
49 of 49 settings in Angel and Islington
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be Me Day Nursery AngelDay nurseryOfsted report for Be Me Day Nursery Angel | N1 | 70 places | Outstanding | Essex Road 300 m1.3 km from centre |
| Beckett House Montessori Nursery SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Beckett House Montessori Nursery School | N1 | 20 places | Good | Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 670 m1.3 km from centre |
| Bemerton Childrens CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Bemerton Childrens Centre | N1 | 80 places | Outstanding | Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 380 m1.8 km from centre |
| Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool | N1 | 54 places | Good | Canonbury 320 m2.5 km from centre |
| Canonbury Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Canonbury Primary School | N1 | — | School inspection | Highbury & Islington 210 m1.9 km from centre |
| City House NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for City House Nursery | EC1V | 100 places | Not yet inspected | Old Street 710 m390 m from centre |
| Clerkenwell Mount Day Nursery and Pre SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Clerkenwell Mount Day Nursery and Pre School | EC1R | 55 places | Good | Angel 520 m640 m from centre |
| Dallington SchoolIndependent school (early years) | EC1V | — | School inspection | Barbican 510 m350 m from centre |
| Essex Road Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Essex Road Pre-School | N1 | 24 places | Good | Essex Road 270 m1.7 km from centre |
| Hanover Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hanover Primary School | N1 | — | Early years: Good | Angel 490 m610 m from centre |
| Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery AngelDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel | EC1V | 123 places | Good | Angel 340 m370 m from centre |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hugh Myddelton Primary School | EC1R | — | School inspection | Angel 520 m330 m from centre |
| Islington Square Day Nursery and Pre-schoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Islington Square Day Nursery and Pre-school | N1 | 60 places | Good | Essex Road 550 m1.2 km from centre |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's CentreNursery schoolOfsted report for Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre | N1 | — | School inspection | King's Cross 470 m1.6 km from centre |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre | N1 | 81 places | Good | King's Cross 470 m1.6 km from centre |
| kGems Day Nursery - IslingtonDay nurseryOfsted report for kGems Day Nursery - Islington | N1 | 49 places | Good | Highbury & Islington 150 m2.0 km from centre |
| Kido ClerkenwellDay nurseryOfsted report for Kido Clerkenwell | EC1V | 56 places | Good | Old Street 710 m280 m from centre |
| Kids In MotionDay nurseryOfsted report for Kids In Motion | N1 | 25 places | Outstanding | King's Cross 680 m1.3 km from centre |
| Kindred IslingtonDay nurseryOfsted report for Kindred Islington | N1 | 78 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Essex Road 460 m1.4 km from centre |
| King Square Community Nursery at Rahere HouseDay nurseryOfsted report for King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House | EC1V | 40 places | Outstanding | Angel 720 m270 m from centre |
| Laycock Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Laycock Primary School | N1 | — | Early years: Good | Highbury & Islington 250 m1.9 km from centre |
| Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – AngelDay nurseryMontessoriBilingualOfsted report for Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Angel | N1 | 26 places | Good | Angel 540 m1.0 km from centre |
| MEplace IslingtonDay nurseryOfsted report for MEplace Islington | N1 | 59 places | Not yet inspected | Essex Road 360 m1.1 km from centre |
| MEplace King's CrossDay nurseryOfsted report for MEplace King's Cross | N1 | 80 places | Strong in 4 of 6 areas | King's Cross 710 m1.9 km from centre |
| Mildmay Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Mildmay Community Nursery | N1 | 32 places | Outstanding | Dalston Kingsland 580 m2.6 km from centre |
| Moreland Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Moreland Primary School | EC1V | — | School inspection | Angel 600 m140 m from centre |
| Moreland Primary School 0-2 ProvisionDay nurseryOfsted report for Moreland Primary School 0-2 Provision | EC1V | 12 places | Good | Angel 600 m140 m from centre |
| N Family Club AngelDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club Angel | N1 | 129 places | Outstanding | Angel 200 m790 m from centre |
| Nanny Jane's NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Nanny Jane's Nursery | N1 | 55 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Essex Road 80 m1.5 km from centre |
| New River Green Childrens CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for New River Green Childrens Centre | N1 | 91 places | Outstanding | Canonbury 440 m2.1 km from centre |
| Newington Green Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Newington Green Primary School | N1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Dalston Kingsland 590 m2.9 km from centre |
| Newpark Montessori Nursery SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Newpark Montessori Nursery School | N1 | 92 places | Good | Essex Road 670 m1.1 km from centre |
| Newpark Montessori Nursery SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Newpark Montessori Nursery School | EC1V | 64 places | Good | Barbican 690 m280 m from centre |
| Packington Children's CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Packington Children's Centre | N1 | 42 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Essex Road 240 m1.3 km from centre |
| Richard Cloudesley SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Richard Cloudesley School | N1 | — | School inspection | Essex Road 540 m950 m from centre |
| Rosemary Gardens PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Rosemary Gardens Playgroup | N1 | 24 places | Good | Essex Road 720 m1.7 km from centre |
| Rotherfield Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rotherfield Primary School | N1 | — | School inspection | Essex Road 490 m1.4 km from centre |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School | N1 | — | School inspection | Angel 210 m720 m from centre |
| St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Luke's CofE Primary School | EC1V | — | School inspection | Old Street 320 m660 m from centre |
| St Mary's Preschool and PlayschemePre-schoolOfsted report for St Mary's Preschool and Playscheme | N1 | 27 places | Good | Essex Road 480 m1.2 km from centre |
| St Paul's Waldorf SchoolIndependent school (early years)Steiner | N1 | — | School inspection | Canonbury 440 m2.3 km from centre |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | EC1V | — | Early years: Good | Barbican 560 m300 m from centre |
| St. Andrew's MontessoriPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for St. Andrew's Montessori | N1 | 100 places | Not yet inspected | Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 390 m1.6 km from centre |
| The Children's House SchoolIndependent school (early years) | N1 | — | School inspection | Dalston Kingsland 380 m2.6 km from centre |
| The Gower SchoolIndependent school (early years) | N1 | — | School inspection | Angel 500 m1.0 km from centre |
| Thornhill Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Thornhill Primary School | N1 | — | School inspection | Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 520 m1.5 km from centre |
| Vittoria Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Vittoria Primary School | N1 | — | Early years: expected | King's Cross 460 m1.5 km from centre |
| William Tyndale Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for William Tyndale Primary School | N1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Essex Road 400 m1.6 km from centre |
| Winton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Winton Primary School | N1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | King's Cross 350 m1.3 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- EC1R 2 settings
- EC1V 10 settings
- N1 37 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Angel | Underground | 17 |
| Old Street | National Rail, Underground | 5 |
| Barbican | Underground | 3 |
| Farringdon | National Rail, Underground, Elizabeth line | 2 |
| Chancery Lane | Underground | 0 |
| Moorgate | National Rail, Underground | 0 |
Nurseries in Angel and Islington: questions
How many nurseries are there around Angel?
We list 49 settings in the Angel area: 26 day nurseries, 15 school nursery classes, 4 independent schools with EYFS provision, 3 pre-schools and 1 nursery school. Their combined places come to 1,748.
Which Angel-area settings have the strongest inspection results?
We do not rank individual settings on this page. For the record, Settings with an Ofsted report card: 4, with 2 scoring Strong or Exceptional across at least 4 areas; settings with an older Outstanding grade: 7. The Islington highest-rated page explains the method and shows dates.
Which stations are close to nurseries in Angel?
Among the stations in our area data are Angel (Tube), Barbican (Tube), Farringdon (rail, Tube and Elizabeth line), Old Street (rail and Tube), Chancery Lane (Tube) and Moorgate (rail and Tube). Settings by nearest station: Essex Road 13 and Angel 11.
Is there a Montessori nursery near Angel?
Settings in this area with Montessori in their name: 6. That is based on names only, so ask about their approach, staffing and Ofsted result before visiting.
How do I claim funded hours if I live in Angel?
Funded places are organised by Islington Council, so the route is the same across the borough. Working parents get a code from GOV.UK and hand it to the nursery; families on certain benefits apply for 2-year-old support through the council. Phone and email contacts are on free childcare in Islington.
