Nurseries in Kensington
The W8 postcode district holds 17 settings with 591 places. By type: 9 day nurseries, 6 pre-schools, 1 school nursery class and 1 independent-school nurseries. Settings with Montessori in their name: 3; with a bilingual name: 1.
Settings with an Ofsted report card so far: 1. Among those on older grades the count is 2 Outstanding and 11 Good, and settings not yet inspected number 1. Looking at the inspection date on each report matters more than the headline label.
Stations in the area data include High Street Kensington, Notting Hill Gate, Holland Park, Gloucester Road, Earl's Court and Kensington (Olympia). Counting each setting's nearest, settings by nearest station include High Street Kensington (7), Notting Hill Gate (4), West Kensington (2) and Holland Park (1).
Compare what is available more widely on the Kensington and Chelsea highest-rated page, and look at prices in the borough fee guide. Notting Hill and South Kensington are next door.
Kensington in numbers
17 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 9
- Pre-schools
- 6
- Independent schools (early years)
- 1
- School nursery classes
- 1
- Registered places
- 591
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
- 2
- Good
- 11
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 1
Every setting in Kensington
17 of 17 settings in Kensington
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Eden Montessori Nursery | W8 | 32 places | Good | High Street Kensington 250 m280 m from centre |
| Holland Park Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Holland Park Pre-School | W8 | 19 places | Good | Kensington (Olympia) 610 m650 m from centre |
| Iverna Gardens MontessoriPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Iverna Gardens Montessori | W8 | 30 places | Good | High Street Kensington 120 m190 m from centre |
| Kensington House Nursery SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Kensington House Nursery School | W8 | 24 places | Outstanding | Earl's Court 430 m660 m from centre |
| Kensington Place Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Kensington Place Day Nursery and Preschool | W8 | 24 places | Good | West Kensington 540 m880 m from centre |
| Little Cherubs Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Cherubs Nursery School | W8 | 57 places | Good | High Street Kensington 420 m310 m from centre |
| Little Garden Gate NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Garden Gate Nursery | W8 | 14 places | Not yet inspected | Holland Park 310 m750 m from centre |
| Lloyd Williamson Nursery KensingtonDay nurseryOfsted report for Lloyd Williamson Nursery Kensington | W8 | 9 places | Good | Notting Hill Gate 180 m850 m from centre |
| Lloyd Williamson Pre-School KensingtonDay nurseryOfsted report for Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington | W8 | 40 places | Good | Notting Hill Gate 180 m850 m from centre |
| Pippa Pop-insPre-schoolOfsted report for Pippa Pop-ins | W8 | 67 places | Good | Notting Hill Gate 130 m750 m from centre |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School | W8 | — | Early years: Good | High Street Kensington 500 m450 m from centre |
| Tadpoles Nursery School, KensingtonPre-schoolOfsted report for Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington | W8 | 50 places | Good | High Street Kensington 150 m90 m from centre |
| The French Nursery SchoolDay nurseryBilingualOfsted report for The French Nursery School | W8 | 32 places | Good | West Kensington 540 m880 m from centre |
| The Kensington KindergartenDay nurseryOfsted report for The Kensington Kindergarten | W8 | 60 places | Outstanding | High Street Kensington 200 m360 m from centre |
| Thomas's KensingtonIndependent school (early years) | W8 | — | School inspection | High Street Kensington 360 m530 m from centre |
| Victoria Road MontessoriPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Victoria Road Montessori | W8 | 16 places | Good | Gloucester Road 430 m660 m from centre |
| Wetherby Pembridge MinorsPre-schoolOfsted report for Wetherby Pembridge Minors | W8 | 117 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Notting Hill Gate 150 m720 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- W8 17 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Kensington | Underground | 9 |
| Notting Hill Gate | Underground | 6 |
| Earl's Court | Underground | 5 |
| Holland Park | Underground | 4 |
| Kensington (Olympia) | National Rail, Underground, Overground | 4 |
| Gloucester Road | Underground | 3 |
Nurseries in Kensington: questions
How many nurseries are in Kensington (W8)?
17 settings are listed in W8: 9 day nurseries, 6 pre-schools, 1 school nursery class and 1 independent-school nurseries. Together they have 591 places.
What inspection grades do Kensington nurseries have?
Settings with a new report card: 1. On the older scale the count is 2 Outstanding and 11 Good, and settings not yet inspected number 1. Always check the date on the Ofsted report, since older grades may not reflect how a nursery runs now.
Which tube stations are closest to Kensington nurseries?
Settings by nearest station include High Street Kensington (7), Notting Hill Gate (4), West Kensington (2) and Holland Park (1). Gloucester Road, Earl's Court and Kensington (Olympia) also appear in the area's station list.
Can I find Montessori nurseries in Kensington?
Settings in W8 with Montessori in their name: 3. Check with each how the method is used day to day.
How do I apply for 30 hours of funded childcare in Kensington?
If you are a working parent, apply on GOV.UK for a code and give it to your nursery before the term starts: the national cut-offs are 31 December, 31 March and 31 August. Two-year-old support is arranged through the council's parent portal. See free childcare in Kensington and Chelsea.