Nurseries in Whitechapel
Whitechapel (E1), which also covers Stepney and Spitalfields, lists 39 early years settings and 982 reported places. By type: school nursery classes 18, day nurseries 13, pre-schools 5, independent schools with early years provision 2 and nursery schools 1.
Settings by nearest station: Aldgate East 11, Whitechapel 8, Shadwell 7 and Stepney Green 4. Settings whose nearest station is Aldgate East and within 800 metres: 11.
On inspections, settings with a newer report card: 2; strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas: 1. Under the older grading the counts are 2 Outstanding and 14 Good among day nurseries and pre-schools, and settings waiting for an inspection number 0. The school nursery classes are covered by their school's own reports, which makes direct comparison harder.
Next steps: the highest-rated nurseries in Tower Hamlets page explains our method and the Tower Hamlets fees page shows prices. Nearby pages: Bethnal Green and Bow.
Whitechapel in numbers
39
early-years settings
- School nursery classes
- 18
- Day nurseries
- 13
- Pre-schools
- 5
- Independent schools (early years)
- 2
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 982
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 2
- 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
- 14
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 0
Every setting in Whitechapel
39 of 39 settings in Whitechapel
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Model Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Alice Model Nursery School | E1 | — | Early years: na | Stepney Green 40 m1.0 km from centre |
| Allen Gardens PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Allen Gardens Playgroup | E1 | 24 places | Good | Shoreditch High Street 390 m850 m from centre |
| Ben Jonson Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ben Jonson Primary School | E1 | — | Early years: Good | Mile End 570 m1.5 km from centre |
| Bigland Green Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Bigland Green Primary School | E1 | — | School inspection | Shadwell 210 m530 m from centre |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | E1 | — | School inspection | Shadwell 170 m840 m from centre |
| Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool | E1 | 50 places | Good | Shoreditch High Street 360 m1.1 km from centre |
| Buttercup Primary SchoolIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for Buttercup Primary School | E1 | — | School inspection | Shadwell 440 m480 m from centre |
| Christ Church CofE SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Christ Church CofE School | E1 | — | School inspection | Aldgate East 300 m840 m from centre |
| Claire BearsDay nurseryOfsted report for Claire Bears | E1 | 42 places | Good | Whitechapel 520 m350 m from centre |
| Date Palm PrimaryIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for Date Palm Primary | E1 | — | School inspection | Aldgate East 370 m460 m from centre |
| Early Steps DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Early Steps Daycare | E1 | 32 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Whitechapel 550 m670 m from centre |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School | E1 | — | Early years: expected | Aldgate East 320 m950 m from centre |
| Global Kids Aldgate EastDay nurseryOfsted report for Global Kids Aldgate East | E1 | 29 places | Good | Aldgate East 250 m1.0 km from centre |
| Green GablesDay nurseryOfsted report for Green Gables | E1 | 72 places | Good | Shadwell 320 m780 m from centre |
| Harry Gosling Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Harry Gosling Primary School | E1 | — | School inspection | Aldgate East 380 m610 m from centre |
| Iqra PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Iqra Preschool | E1 | 20 places | Good | Aldgate East 240 m750 m from centre |
| John Scurr Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for John Scurr Primary School | E1 | — | Early years: Good | Stepney Green 340 m870 m from centre |
| Kids Kingdom Nursery @ Pinchin StDay nurseryOfsted report for Kids Kingdom Nursery @ Pinchin St | E1 | 36 places | Good | Aldgate East 530 m730 m from centre |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Kobi Nazrul Primary School | E1 | — | School inspection | Aldgate East 460 m370 m from centre |
| Marion Richardson Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Marion Richardson Primary School | E1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Limehouse 520 m1.0 km from centre |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy | E1 | — | Early years: expected | Aldgate East 30 m820 m from centre |
| New Birth Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for New Birth Day Nursery | E1 | 46 places | Good | Stepney Green 600 m940 m from centre |
| Osmani Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Osmani Primary School | E1 | — | Early years: expected | Whitechapel 350 m530 m from centre |
| Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning CentresDay nurseryOfsted report for Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres | E1 | 75 places | Good | Whitechapel 440 m620 m from centre |
| Rainbow HouseDay nurseryOfsted report for Rainbow House | E1 | 26 places | Outstanding | Aldgate East 390 m450 m from centre |
| Rainbow House WhitechapelPre-schoolOfsted report for Rainbow House Whitechapel | E1 | 60 places | Good | Whitechapel 280 m320 m from centre |
| Rawdatul AtfaalDay nurseryOfsted report for Rawdatul Atfaal | E1 | 50 places | Good | Aldgate East 510 m350 m from centre |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy | E1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Mile End 440 m1.6 km from centre |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School | E1 | — | School inspection | Whitechapel 440 m620 m from centre |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Mary and St Michael Primary School | E1 | — | School inspection | Shadwell 330 m610 m from centre |
| St Paul's NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for St Paul's Nursery | E1 | 120 places | Good | Tower Gateway 420 m1.0 km from centre |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School | E1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Tower Gateway 570 m930 m from centre |
| Stepney Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Stepney Park Primary School | E1 | — | Early years: Good | Stepney Green 510 m510 m from centre |
| Stewart Headlam Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Stewart Headlam Primary School | E1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Bethnal Green 280 m680 m from centre |
| Thomas Buxton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Thomas Buxton Primary School | E1 | — | School inspection | Whitechapel 400 m610 m from centre |
| Tiddley tots NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Tiddley tots Nursery | E1 | 52 places | Good | Shadwell 210 m530 m from centre |
| Winterton House NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Winterton House Nursery | E1 | 140 places | Outstanding | Shadwell 250 m500 m from centre |
| Women's Inclusive Team LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Women's Inclusive Team Ltd | E1 | 24 places | Good | Whitechapel 350 m500 m from centre |
| Zaytunah PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Zaytunah Preschool | E1 | 84 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Tower Gateway 250 m1.2 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- E1 39 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Aldgate East | Underground | 24 |
| Whitechapel | Underground, Overground, Elizabeth line | 22 |
| Shadwell | Overground, DLR | 15 |
| Aldgate | Underground | 12 |
| Stepney Green | Underground | 7 |
| Bethnal Green | Underground, Overground | 6 |
Nurseries in Whitechapel: questions
Which types of early years setting does Whitechapel have?
Whitechapel: 39 early years settings. By type: school nursery classes 18, day nurseries 13, pre-schools 5, independent schools with early years provision 2 and nursery schools 1. Postcode district: E1.
How do Whitechapel nurseries do on Ofsted inspections?
Settings inspected under the report-card format: 2; strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas: 1. The older grades add 2 Outstanding and 14 Good, and day nurseries and pre-schools not yet inspected number 0.
Which stations should I look at when choosing a nursery in Whitechapel?
Settings by nearest station: Aldgate East 11, Whitechapel 8, Shadwell 7, Stepney Green 4 and Tower Gateway 3. Settings whose nearest station is Aldgate East and within 800 metres: 11.
Where do I apply for the 2-year-old funded offer in Whitechapel?
Tower Hamlets council has an online application for the early learning offer for 2-year-olds, and a helpline on 020 7364 6495 open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
How do I claim 30 hours for working parents in Whitechapel?
Apply on GOV.UK for an 11-digit code and give it to the nursery. Codes are needed by 31 December, 31 March or 31 August for the next term, and should be re-confirmed every 3 months.