# Badgers Bridge

Badgers Bridge is a sessional pre-school at The Street, Postling, Hythe, CT21 4EU, in Postling, Kent. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Badgers Bridge LLP.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-ey395128  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Street, Postling, Hythe, CT21 4EU
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01303 862951
- Website: http://www.badgersbridge.co.uk/
- Run by: [Badgers Bridge LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/badgers-bridge-llp)
- Ofsted URN: EY395128

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 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/EY395128

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY395128). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395128)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395128)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395128)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/371500)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Street, Postling, Hythe, CT21 4EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.108812,1.063608

- Sandling (rail): 1.3 miles
- Westenhanger (rail): 1.5 miles

## 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lyminge Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyminge-preschool-cio-2836052) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-forest-school-2661983) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [In The Sticks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in-the-sticks-childcare-2837968) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Saltwood Play and Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltwood-play-and-learning-centre-ey402676) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-2551231) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Little Explorers Hythe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-hythe-ey501250) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Badgers Bridge Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Badgers Bridge take?

Badgers Bridge is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Badgers Bridge?

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

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

Sandling is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Badgers Bridge?

You can call 01303 862951 and visit www.badgersbridge.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395128)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Badgers+Bridge+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJraqqKsPG3kcRmqz9Ono0IJg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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