Nurseries in Pimlico
Pimlico, with Victoria and Westminster, has 21 early-years settings in our data and 557 places across five SW1 postcode districts: SW1V, SW1A, SW1E, SW1H and SW1P. The mix is 11 day nurseries, 4 school nursery classes, 4 independent-school settings, 1 pre-school and 1 nursery school.
On the older grades, nurseries or pre-schools number 7 Outstanding and 3 Good. Settings with a report card: 2, including 1 strong or better in at least four of six areas. Settings with no result yet: 0. Older grades can be several years old, so it is worth checking the date of each inspection.
Stations include St. James's Park, Victoria, Pimlico, Westminster, Green Park and Vauxhall, so there are options for commuters on the Tube and rail.
See the highest-rated nurseries in Westminster page for the ranking method and Westminster nursery fees for costs.
Pimlico in numbers
21 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 11
- Independent schools (early years)
- 4
- School nursery classes
- 4
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Pre-schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 557
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
- 7
- Good
- 3
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 0
Every setting in Pimlico
21 of 21 settings in Pimlico
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessborough Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bessborough Community Nursery | SW1V | 60 places | Outstanding | Pimlico 150 m820 m from centre |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School | SW1P | — | School inspection | St. James's Park 460 m120 m from centre |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery at WestminsterDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Westminster | SW1P | 72 places | Good | St. James's Park 550 m380 m from centre |
| Eaton Square Prep SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SW1V | — | School inspection | Victoria 440 m730 m from centre |
| Foreign And Commonwealth Office NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Foreign And Commonwealth Office Nursery | SW1A | 46 places | Outstanding | Westminster 250 m880 m from centre |
| Hatching Dragons WestminsterDay nurseryOfsted report for Hatching Dragons Westminster | SW1V | 71 places | Good | Pimlico 140 m640 m from centre |
| House of Commons NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for House of Commons Nursery | SW1A | 40 places | Outstanding | Westminster 60 m900 m from centre |
| Marsham Street Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Marsham Street Community Nursery | SW1P | 55 places | Outstanding | Pimlico 620 m590 m from centre |
| Millbank Gardens Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Millbank Gardens Primary Academy | SW1P | — | No inspection in our data | Pimlico 420 m640 m from centre |
| Millies House Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Millies House Nursery & Pre-School | SW1P | 63 places | Good | Pimlico 390 m430 m from centre |
| Pimlico NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Pimlico Nursery | SW1V | 16 places | Outstanding | Pimlico 170 m890 m from centre |
| Play2Talk PimlicoDay nurseryOfsted report for Play2Talk Pimlico | SW1V | 15 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Pimlico 100 m810 m from centre |
| RAFAKidz LondonDay nurseryOfsted report for RAFAKidz London | SW1A | 39 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Charing Cross 230 m1.3 km from centre |
| St Matthew's School, WestminsterSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Matthew's School, Westminster | SW1P | — | Early years: Good | St. James's Park 310 m340 m from centre |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | SW1P | — | School inspection | Victoria 260 m310 m from centre |
| Tachbrook Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Tachbrook Nursery School | SW1V | — | School inspection | Pimlico 340 m1.1 km from centre |
| The Angel Nursery Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Angel Nursery Community Nursery | SW1V | 30 places | Outstanding | Pimlico 570 m1.2 km from centre |
| The Fountain Christian SchoolIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for The Fountain Christian School | SW1E | — | School inspection | St. James's Park 220 m320 m from centre |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SW1P | — | School inspection | Victoria 330 m250 m from centre |
| Westminster Under SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SW1P | — | School inspection | Pimlico 300 m490 m from centre |
| Young England KindergartenPre-schoolOfsted report for Young England Kindergarten | SW1V | 50 places | Outstanding | Pimlico 60 m800 m from centre |
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Settings by postcode district
- SW1A 3 settings
- SW1E 1 setting
- SW1P 9 settings
- SW1V 8 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Pimlico | Underground | 15 |
| St. James's Park | Underground | 9 |
| Victoria | National Rail, Underground | 7 |
| Westminster | Underground | 4 |
| Vauxhall | National Rail, Underground | 3 |
| Green Park | Underground | 0 |
Nurseries in Pimlico: questions
How many nurseries are there in Pimlico?
We list 21 early-years settings in Pimlico (including Victoria and Westminster), with 557 places: 11 day nurseries, 1 pre-school, 1 nursery school, 4 school nursery classes and 4 independent-school settings.
How many Pimlico nurseries are Outstanding?
On the older grades, nurseries or pre-schools number 7 Outstanding and 3 Good. Settings with a new report card: 2, including 1 strong or exceptional in at least four of six areas. Check the inspection date on each report.
Which stations are near Pimlico nurseries?
St. James's Park, Victoria, Pimlico, Westminster, Green Park and Vauxhall are listed. Victoria and Vauxhall also have rail services.
How do I apply for funded hours in Pimlico?
Working parents begin with a GOV.UK application. Westminster's two-year-old offer, Busy2s, is applied for through the council's online parent portal. For three- and four-year-olds, there is no council application, so speak to the nursery.
