Nurseries in Holloway
Holloway and Archway (N7 and N19) have 39 settings in our directory, with 1,202 places between them: 24 day nurseries, 13 school nursery classes, 1 nursery school and 1 pre-school.
Settings with an Ofsted report card: 1. Inspected nurseries on the older scale: Outstanding 4, Good 19 and Requires improvement 0. Settings not inspected: 1. Where grades are old, treat them as a starting point and read the full report.
If you commute, the nearest-station data may help. By nearest station: Upper Holloway (10 settings), Archway (6), Caledonian Road (7), Arsenal (5) and Holloway Road (3). Tufnell Park also appears in the area's station list.
Comparing nearby options? The Islington highest-rated page shows how we rank, and the Islington fee guide sets out what to expect on price. Neighbouring Highbury has its own page too.
Holloway in numbers
39
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 24
- School nursery classes
- 13
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Pre-schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 1,202
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 1
- 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
- 4
- Good
- 19
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 1
Every setting in Holloway
39 of 39 settings in Holloway
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Pre School LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Andover Pre School Limited | N7 | 28 places | Good | Finsbury Park 490 m890 m from centre |
| Archway Children's CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Archway Children's Centre | N19 | 76 places | Outstanding | Archway 120 m1.0 km from centre |
| Archway Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Archway Day Nursery | N19 | 80 places | Good | Archway 210 m880 m from centre |
| Bennett Court Community PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Bennett Court Community Playgroup | N7 | 28 places | Good | Arsenal 770 m440 m from centre |
| Bright Beginners DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Beginners Daycare | N7 | 29 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Upper Holloway 660 m350 m from centre |
| Capital City College Holloway NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Capital City College Holloway Nursery | N7 | 26 places | Good | Holloway Road 490 m600 m from centre |
| Curiocity ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for Curiocity Childcare | N7 | 45 places | Good | Caledonian Road 120 m1.4 km from centre |
| Duncombe Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Duncombe Primary School | N19 | — | Early years: Good | Upper Holloway 570 m860 m from centre |
| Fatiha NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Fatiha Nursery | N7 | 50 places | Good | Holloway Road 720 m340 m from centre |
| Goodinge Early Years CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Goodinge Early Years Centre | N7 | 66 places | Good | Caledonian Road 400 m1.1 km from centre |
| Grafton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Grafton Primary School | N7 | — | Early years: Good | Arsenal 830 m330 m from centre |
| Hargrave Park SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hargrave Park School | N19 | — | Early years: Good | Archway 380 m1.2 km from centre |
| Hargrave Park School - Under Three ProvisionDay nurseryOfsted report for Hargrave Park School - Under Three Provision | N19 | 39 places | Outstanding | Archway 380 m1.2 km from centre |
| Hornsey Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Hornsey Day Nursery | N19 | 25 places | Good | Crouch Hill 540 m1.1 km from centre |
| Hornsey Day Nursery - Toddlers & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Hornsey Day Nursery - Toddlers & Pre-School | N19 | 49 places | Good | Crouch Hill 770 m1.6 km from centre |
| Hungerford SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hungerford School | N7 | — | Early years: Good | Caledonian Road 570 m1.2 km from centre |
| Leaping Lizards Day Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Leaping Lizards Day Nursery Ltd | N19 | 34 places | Good | Upper Holloway 260 m430 m from centre |
| Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Tufnell ParkDay nurseryMontessoriBilingualOfsted report for Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Tufnell Park | N7 | 60 places | Good | Upper Holloway 860 m350 m from centre |
| Little Angels Pre-Prep School and Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Angels Pre-Prep School and Day Nursery | N19 | 73 places | Good | Archway 360 m1.2 km from centre |
| Little Haven ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Haven Childcare | N19 | 30 places | Good | Upper Holloway 150 m630 m from centre |
| Little Raccoons Nursery TollingtonDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington | N7 | 45 places | Good | Upper Holloway 660 m470 m from centre |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Margaret McMillan Nursery School | N19 | — | Early years: na | Crouch Hill 620 m1.4 km from centre |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Margaret McMillan Nursery School | N19 | 9 places | Good | Crouch Hill 620 m1.4 km from centre |
| Minik Kardes Ltd at Hornsey Road Children's CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Minik Kardes Ltd at Hornsey Road Children's Centre | N7 | 49 places | Good | Arsenal 650 m620 m from centre |
| Pakeman Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Pakeman Primary School | N7 | — | Early years: expected | Arsenal 500 m670 m from centre |
| Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School ServicesDay nurseryOfsted report for Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services | N7 | 36 places | Good | Caledonian Road 400 m1.6 km from centre |
| Robert Blair School and Children's CentreSchool nursery classOfsted report for Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | N7 | — | School inspection | Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 380 m1.6 km from centre |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | N7 | — | School inspection | Holloway Road 270 m1.3 km from centre |
| Sam Morris Centre NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Sam Morris Centre Nursery | N7 | 40 places | Good | Arsenal 180 m1.1 km from centre |
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School | N19 | — | Early years: strong | Upper Holloway 160 m630 m from centre |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | N19 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Archway 360 m1.4 km from centre |
| St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Mark's CofE Primary School | N19 | — | School inspection | Upper Holloway 610 m610 m from centre |
| T-House NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for T-House Nursery | N7 | 43 places | Not yet inspected | Caledonian Road 60 m1.2 km from centre |
| The Bridge SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for The Bridge School | N7 | — | School inspection | Caledonian Road 510 m1.1 km from centre |
| The Gower SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for The Gower School | N7 | 120 places | Outstanding | Caledonian Road 410 m1.2 km from centre |
| Tufnell Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Tufnell Park Primary School | N7 | — | School inspection | Tufnell Park 660 m670 m from centre |
| Westbourne Early Years CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Westbourne Early Years Centre | N7 | 52 places | Good | Highbury & Islington 440 m1.7 km from centre |
| Willow Children's CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Willow Children's Centre | N7 | 70 places | Outstanding | Upper Holloway 820 m220 m from centre |
| Yerbury Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Yerbury Primary School | N19 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Upper Holloway 400 m520 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- N7 23 settings
- N19 16 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Holloway | Overground | 15 |
| Archway | Underground | 11 |
| Caledonian Road | Underground | 11 |
| Holloway Road | Underground | 7 |
| Arsenal | Underground | 5 |
| Tufnell Park | Underground | 4 |
Nearby areas
- Kentish Town
- Crouch End
- Finsbury Park
- Highgate
- Highbury
Nurseries in Holloway: questions
How many nurseries are in Holloway?
There are 39 settings listed for Holloway and Archway: 24 day nurseries, 13 school nursery classes, 1 nursery school and 1 pre-school, with 1,202 places in total.
Have any Holloway nurseries been inspected under the new report cards?
Settings with a report card according to our data: 1. Inspected nurseries on older grades: Outstanding 4, Good 19 and Requires improvement 0, with 1 not yet inspected. When a setting receives a report card it will show six area grades plus a safeguarding result instead of one overall word.
Which station is nearest for Holloway nurseries?
By nearest station: Upper Holloway (Overground) 10, Archway 6, Caledonian Road 7, Arsenal 5 and Holloway Road 3. Tufnell Park is also in the area's station list.
Where can I find childminders near Holloway?
We count childminders by borough rather than neighbourhood. Islington has 100 registered, and you can learn how to check one's Ofsted record on our Islington childminders page.
What help with fees can I get in N7 or N19?
Eligible working parents can apply on GOV.UK for a code covering funded hours, and the council handles 2-year-old support. Our Islington funding page links to both routes, and the fee guide shows typical prices.