“Our two daughters, aged 3 and 1, currently attend Caversham Nursery and we couldn’t be happier with their care. Noorjahan and the team provide a warm, nurturing environment where our daughters feel safe and excited to learn. We really appreciate how the nursery fosters creativity and exploration, with daily outdoor activities that allow our girls to experience nature and try new things.”
Oakeshott Avenue, N6 6ED
Nursery in Highgate
For Highgate families looking for a nursery that combines genuine warmth with a rigorous approach to school readiness, Holly Lodge on Oakeshott Avenue offers an excellent option just minutes from home. The Northern line from Archway connects you directly, and several local buses serve the route. What sets this nursery apart is its outdoor space, one of the largest nursery gardens in the area, where children grow vegetables and cook them into dishes like the famous Caversham roasties with rosemary.
Why families choose us
Our approach
This is a nursery where children dig in the soil, harvest what they have grown, and help cook it for lunch. Weekly yoga builds balance and coordination, while a curriculum praised by Ofsted for supporting communication and literacy ensures your child arrives at school ready to learn independently and work alongside others. The team here forms strong emotional bonds with the children in their care, creating a sense of security that allows genuine curiosity to flourish. It is an approach that resonates with parents who want depth rather than decoration in their child's early years.
In practice
Settling in happens at your child's pace, not to a rigid timetable. The practitioners are well established, many having worked together for years, which means consistency for your child and fewer handovers to navigate. Government funded hours are accepted, and the all year round opening from 8am to 6pm, including school holidays, is designed around the reality of working life. For families managing the demands of London careers alongside raising young children, this practical flexibility matters as much as the pedagogy.
For families in Highgate
Highgate parents often appreciate a nursery that matches their own values around outdoor time, real food, and intellectual curiosity. The large garden offers proper space for muddy play and growing projects, a welcome contrast to smaller settings closer to home. The journey via Archway tube or bus is straightforward, and the hours suit both full time working parents and those who want wraparound care during school holidays. Several Highgate families already make the trip, drawn by the combination of a thoughtful curriculum and a team that genuinely knows their children.
Address
Oakeshott Avenue, N6 6ED
Phone
020 8347 9500Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Ages
3 months to 5 years
Ofsted
Rated Good
Funding
15 & 30 hours accepted
Getting here
From Highgate, take the Northern line from Archway station towards central London. Holly Lodge is located on Oakeshott Avenue, N6 6ED, a short walk from the station. Alternatively, local bus routes including the 143 and 271 serve the area and offer a direct connection from Highgate Village.
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Ofsted Rated Good
What local parents say
Nothing tells you more about a nursery than the families who are already there.
“My experience at Caversham Nursery has been nothing less than Amazing. My daughter went to the nursery and from day one she loved every moment and was so excited to go again every day. My son joined a year later, at first found it a little hard to settle but the Class team found what his interest were and every start of the day they had his favorite activities ready for him to come in and join. Both my children now love gardening, doing various activities and have made so many friends (when we asked, they both said their teachers were the first friends they made).”
“Since my daughter has been born, saying goodbye to this nursery has been one of the hardest things I've had to do. The staff are all so amazing, they truly care about the children and help them to reach their full potential. I'm so glad they have been apart of my daughters story. I highly recommend this nursery and hope to be able to return one day! ❤️”
See it for yourself
Visit one of our nurseries
Walk through the rooms, meet the team, watch the children in the garden. You will know within minutes whether it feels right for your family.
Not ready yet?
Things parents ask us
Common questions
Most families travel via Archway tube station on the Northern line, which is just a few minutes' walk from the nursery on Oakeshott Avenue. The 143 and 271 buses also connect Highgate Village directly, making the journey straightforward for those who prefer to travel overground.
Yes, the nursery accepts government funded hours for eligible two, three and four year olds, regardless of which borough you live in. The team can talk you through the funding options and how to apply when you visit for a tour.
The outdoor space here is notably larger than most local alternatives, with a dedicated garden where children grow and cook their own vegetables. The curriculum places real emphasis on school readiness alongside creative pursuits like yoga, and the long standing team offers continuity that can be harder to find elsewhere.
Ofsted registered, inspected, and rated Good
Independently inspected so you do not have to take our word for it.