# Avenue Nursery and Forest School

Avenue Nursery and Forest School is a full-day nursery at Ross Wood Campsite, Herne Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7GJ, in Herne Common, Kent. It is registered for 14 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avenue-nursery-and-forest-school-2605878  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ross Wood Campsite, Herne Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7GJ
- Registered places: 14
- Run by: [Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/avenue-nursery-and-forest-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2605878

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022, 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/16/2605878

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2605878). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605878)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605878)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605878)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ross Wood Campsite, Herne Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7GJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.334963,1.115557

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Thornden Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Herne Bay High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobnuts-woodland-nursery-and-forest-school-ey487164) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-herne-pre-school-127322) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Briary Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briary-pre-school-2742709) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Sturry Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sturry-pre-school-ey216100) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Chislet & District Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chislet-and-district-playgroup-127103) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jo-jos-day-care-nursery-ltd-ey547320) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Avenue Nursery and Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Avenue Nursery and Forest School Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Avenue Nursery and Forest School take?

Avenue Nursery and Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### Who runs Avenue Nursery and Forest School?

Avenue Nursery and Forest School is run by Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605878)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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