# Badgers Bridge at Lympne

Badgers Bridge at Lympne is a sessional pre-school at Lympne Village Hall, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4LE, in Lympne, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Badgers Bridge LLP.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-at-lympne-2783667  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lympne Village Hall, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4LE
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Badgers Bridge LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/badgers-bridge-llp)
- Ofsted URN: 2783667

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783667

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2783667). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783667)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783667)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783667)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lympne Village Hall, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.074554,1.026209

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lympne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Palmarsh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lullabies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lullabies-ey428701) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-palmarsh-pre-school-ey550665) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Happy Little Hedgehogs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-2820313) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Explorers Hythe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-hythe-ey501250) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-2551231) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Hythe Bay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hythe-bay-ey556679) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Badgers Bridge at Lympne's Ofsted rating?

Badgers Bridge at Lympne was inspected on 6 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Badgers Bridge at Lympne take?

Badgers Bridge at Lympne is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Badgers Bridge at Lympne?

Badgers Bridge at Lympne is run by Badgers Bridge LLP, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Badgers Bridge at Lympne?

Westenhanger is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783667)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.