# Badgers Bridge Forest School

Badgers Bridge Forest School is a sessional pre-school at 4 Silverlands Road, Lyminge, CT18 8JE, in Lyminge, Kent. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Badgers Bridge LLP.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-forest-school-2661983  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 4 Silverlands Road, Lyminge, CT18 8JE
- Registered places: 15
- Run by: [Badgers Bridge LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/badgers-bridge-llp)
- Ofsted URN: 2661983

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 2024, 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/16/2661983

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2661983). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661983)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661983)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661983)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 Silverlands Road, Lyminge, CT18 8JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.129723,1.087978

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Court Lodge Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Elham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lyminge Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyminge-preschool-cio-2836052) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [In The Sticks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in-the-sticks-childcare-2837968) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-ey395128) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Elham Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elham-pre-school-ey500776) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Kid Ease Hawkinge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-hawkinge-ey245457) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Saltwood Play and Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltwood-play-and-learning-centre-ey402676) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Badgers Bridge Forest School Good at its inspection on 6 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Badgers Bridge Forest School take?

Badgers Bridge Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Who runs Badgers Bridge Forest School?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661983)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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