Nurseries in Woodford
Woodford (IG8) has 16 early years settings and 549 registered places. By type: day nurseries 7, school nursery classes 5, pre-schools 2 and independent schools with early years provision 2.
Under the older system the counts are 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. Settings with a newer report card: 1. Settings not yet inspected: 0. Read the Ofsted report for each setting, as it will tell you more than a count does.
Woodford is the station linked to this page. Settings whose nearest station is Woodford and within 800 metres: 6 of 16. Check how you would travel there by road and bus as well as rail.
Learn how we rank on the highest-rated nurseries in Redbridge page, or look at Redbridge fees. Nearby areas: Barkingside and Ilford.
Woodford in numbers
16
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 7
- School nursery classes
- 5
- Independent schools (early years)
- 2
- Pre-schools
- 2
- Registered places
- 549
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 1
- 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
- 0
- Good
- 8
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 0
Every setting in Woodford
16 of 16 settings in Woodford
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool | IG8 | 60 places | Good | Woodford 1.2 km1.5 km from centre |
| Chestnut @ Ray LodgeDay nurseryOfsted report for Chestnut @ Ray Lodge | IG8 | 63 places | Good | Woodford 670 m490 m from centre |
| Hatton Special SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hatton Special School | IG8 | — | Early years: Good | South Woodford 1.3 km2.3 km from centre |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery WoodfordDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Woodford | IG8 | 120 places | Good | Woodford 580 m720 m from centre |
| Nannie Annies Day CareDay nurseryOfsted report for Nannie Annies Day Care | IG8 | 75 places | Strong in 3 of 6 areas | Woodford 1.1 km1.1 km from centre |
| Pavilion Preparatory School and KindergartenDay nurseryOfsted report for Pavilion Preparatory School and Kindergarten | IG8 | 64 places | Good | Hainault 1.8 km2.1 km from centre |
| Play & Learn Nursery And Pre - SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Play & Learn Nursery And Pre - School | IG8 | 42 places | Good | Woodford 0.9 km1.0 km from centre |
| Ray Lodge Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ray Lodge Primary School | IG8 | — | Early years: expected | Woodford 680 m530 m from centre |
| Rising Stars Day Nursery And PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Rising Stars Day Nursery And Preschool | IG8 | 35 places | Good | Woodford 440 m170 m from centre |
| Roding Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Roding Primary School | IG8 | — | Early years: Good | Woodford 1.5 km1.4 km from centre |
| SpectacularkIdz Preschool NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for SpectacularkIdz Preschool Nursery | IG8 | 48 places | Good | Woodford 660 m820 m from centre |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Antony's Catholic Primary School | IG8 | — | School inspection | Woodford 1.2 km1.2 km from centre |
| St Aubyn's SchoolIndependent school (early years) | IG8 | — | School inspection | Woodford 1.3 km1.5 km from centre |
| Wells (All Saints) Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Wells (All Saints) Pre-School | IG8 | 42 places | Good | Woodford 1.0 km930 m from centre |
| Wells Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Wells Primary School | IG8 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Woodford 1.1 km1.0 km from centre |
| Woodford Green Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | IG8 | — | School inspection | Woodford 620 m790 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- IG8 16 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford | Underground | 6 |
Nurseries in Woodford: questions
How many nurseries, pre-schools and school nursery classes are there in Woodford?
Our Woodford listing has 16 settings. By type: day nurseries 7, school nursery classes 5, pre-schools 2 and independent schools with early years provision 2.
Are Woodford nurseries Good or Outstanding?
On the older grades the counts are 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. Settings with a newer report card: 1. Settings waiting for a first inspection: 0.
Is there a forest school nursery in Woodford?
Settings with forest school in the name: 0. Ask about outdoor sessions directly. We tag settings from names, which is not a guarantee of how a nursery operates.
Which stations are closest to nurseries in Woodford?
Woodford is the station linked to this page. Settings whose nearest station is Woodford and within 800 metres: 6 of 16. Check the route before you visit.
How do I claim funded childcare hours in Woodford?
For working-parent hours, get an 11-digit code from GOV.UK and share it with the provider by 31 December, 31 March or 31 August for the next term. Families of 3 and 4 year olds who do not qualify as working parents should speak to the provider they choose.