Ofsted record

The Learning Experience, East Finchley

East Finchley, London · URN 2596384

According to Ofsted's inspection on 2 June 2026, The Learning Experience, East Finchley in East Finchley, London was graded on 6 areas of its report card: curriculum and teaching — Needs Attention; achievement — Needs Attention; behaviour and routines — Needs Attention; welfare and wellbeing — Needs Attention; inclusion — Needs Attention; leadership and governance — Needs Attention. Source: Little Bees Nursery Intelligence, from Ofsted's published record.

  1. Inspected 2 June 2026

    3 months ago

    Report card — six areas graded separately.

    Curriculum and teaching Needs Attention
    Achievement Needs Attention
    Behaviour and routines Needs Attention
    Welfare and wellbeing Needs Attention
    Inclusion Needs Attention
    Leadership and governance Needs Attention

    What each grade means

    Each area is judged separately. Expected standard is the bar every provider has to clear, so meeting it is the pass rather than a mediocre result.

    Curriculum and teaching Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Achievement Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Behaviour and routines Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Welfare and wellbeing Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Inclusion Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Leadership and governance Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 30 October 2024 Good
  4. 25 January 2023 Good

On the register

Ofsted URN
2596384
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Ages
0 to 4
Registered places
165
Registered since
19 October 2020
Local authority
Barnet

East Finchley, London · N2 8AU. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register.

Common questions

When was The Learning Experience, East Finchley last inspected by Ofsted? +

The Learning Experience, East Finchley in East Finchley, London was last inspected on 2 June 2026. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.

What did Ofsted say about The Learning Experience, East Finchley? +

Ofsted graded 6 areas: curriculum and teaching — Needs Attention; achievement — Needs Attention; behaviour and routines — Needs Attention; welfare and wellbeing — Needs Attention; inclusion — Needs Attention; leadership and governance — Needs Attention. Each area is judged separately, so a setting can be stronger in one than another.

Is "expected standard" a good grade? +

Yes. Expected standard is the bar every provider has to clear, so meeting it is the pass rather than a mediocre result. Strong standard and exceptional sit above it; needs attention and urgent improvement sit below.

What ages does The Learning Experience, East Finchley take? +

The Learning Experience, East Finchley is registered for children aged 0 to 4.

How many children can The Learning Experience, East Finchley take? +

The Learning Experience, East Finchley is registered for up to 165 children at any one time. That is a registration limit, not the number currently attending.

How long has The Learning Experience, East Finchley been registered? +

The Learning Experience, East Finchley has been registered with Ofsted since 19 October 2020. Its unique reference number (URN) is 2596384.

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