# ABC Preschool and Extra

ABC Preschool and Extra is a full-day nursery at Swalecliffe Community Primary School, Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2PH, in Swalecliffe, Kent. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-preschool-and-extra-ey396741  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Swalecliffe Community Primary School, Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2PH
- Registered places: 51
- Ofsted URN: EY396741

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396741

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2009 (Reference EY396741). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396741)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396741)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396741)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1103120)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Swalecliffe Community Primary School, Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.361932,1.059143

- Station: Chestfield & Swalecliffe, 0.4 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Long Rock, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Plough Lane Park, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Westmeads Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Whitstable Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Whitstable School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Castle Pre School Whitstable LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-castle-pre-school-whitstable-ltd-2834582) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [All Saints Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-school-2787820) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Choochoos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-2630365) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Whitstabubbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitstabubbles-day-nursery-ey551094) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kindergarten Kids Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-kids-ltd-ey313721) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Briary Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briary-pre-school-2742709) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is ABC Preschool and Extra's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated ABC Preschool and Extra Good at its inspection on 15 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can ABC Preschool and Extra take?

ABC Preschool and Extra is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to ABC Preschool and Extra?

Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396741)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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