Nurseries in Highbury
Highbury (N5) is one of Islington's neighbourhood pages, with 13 settings and 649 places. Day nurseries: 9; school nursery classes: 3; pre-schools: 1. Settings with Montessori in the name: 1.
In the inspection data, Ofsted-registered nurseries here hold older grades, with Outstanding 6 and Good 4. Settings with a report card: 0; settings awaiting a first inspection: 0. Older grades can be several years old, so read the date and the full report rather than relying on the label alone.
Stations in the area data include Highbury & Islington (rail, Tube and Overground), Arsenal, Canonbury, Drayton Park, Holloway Road and Finsbury Park. By nearest station: Drayton Park (5 settings), Arsenal (4) and Canonbury (3).
It is worth looking at nearby Angel and Holloway as well. Our Islington highest-rated list and fee guide cover the whole borough.
Highbury in numbers
13 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 9
- School nursery classes
- 3
- Pre-schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 649
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 0
- 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
- 6
- Good
- 4
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 0
Every setting in Highbury
13 of 13 settings in Highbury
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Park NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Aberdeen Park Nursery | N5 | 40 places | Outstanding | Canonbury 930 m520 m from centre |
| Be Me Day Nursery HighburyDay nurseryOfsted report for Be Me Day Nursery Highbury | N5 | 71 places | Outstanding | Drayton Park 630 m300 m from centre |
| Be Me Day Nursery Melody LaneDay nurseryOfsted report for Be Me Day Nursery Melody Lane | N5 | 120 places | Outstanding | Canonbury 500 m200 m from centre |
| Conewood Childrens Centre NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Conewood Childrens Centre Nursery | N5 | 54 places | Good | Arsenal 510 m500 m from centre |
| Drayton Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Drayton Park Primary School | N5 | — | School inspection | Drayton Park 170 m560 m from centre |
| Gillespie Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Gillespie Primary School | N5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Arsenal 470 m670 m from centre |
| Highbury Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Highbury Community Nursery | N5 | 60 places | Good | Drayton Park 470 m190 m from centre |
| Highbury Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Highbury Day Nursery | N5 | 70 places | Good | Arsenal 210 m620 m from centre |
| Highbury Roundhouse Little Learners NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Highbury Roundhouse Little Learners Nursery | N5 | 100 places | Outstanding | Drayton Park 300 m500 m from centre |
| Little Angels Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Angels Day Nursery & Pre-School | N5 | 76 places | Outstanding | Arsenal 650 m620 m from centre |
| New Park Nursery and Montessori SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for New Park Nursery and Montessori School | N5 | 34 places | Outstanding | Canonbury 510 m420 m from centre |
| St Augustine's NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for St Augustine's Nursery | N5 | 24 places | Good | Aldgate East 380 m5.0 km from centre |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joan of Arc RC Primary School | N5 | — | School inspection | Drayton Park 780 m340 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- N5 13 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park | National Rail | 8 |
| Arsenal | Underground | 7 |
| Canonbury | Overground | 3 |
| Highbury & Islington | National Rail, Underground, Overground | 3 |
| Finsbury Park | National Rail, Underground | 2 |
| Holloway Road | Underground | 2 |
Nearby areas
- Clapton
- Stoke Newington
- Finsbury Park
- Angel and Islington
- Holloway
Nurseries in Highbury: questions
How many nurseries are there in Highbury?
We list 13 settings in N5: 9 day nurseries, 3 school nursery classes and 1 pre-school, offering 649 places together.
Are Highbury nurseries rated Outstanding?
Of the nurseries with an older grade, Outstanding: 6 and Good: 4. Settings with a report card: 0; waiting for a first inspection: 0. Because older grades can be dated, check the inspection date on each report before comparing.
Which stations are near Highbury nurseries?
By nearest station: Drayton Park 5, Arsenal 4 and Canonbury 3. Highbury & Islington, Holloway Road and Finsbury Park also appear in the area's station list.
Is there a Montessori nursery in Highbury?
Settings in N5 with Montessori in their name: 1. Montessori is not a protected term for nurseries, so ask how closely a setting follows the method.
How do I apply for funded hours in Highbury?
Highbury is covered by Islington's arrangements: working parents apply for a code on GOV.UK and share it with the nursery, while 3 and 4-year-olds need to speak to the provider. The Islington funding page has contacts and links.
