# Benenden Preschool

Benenden Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. Georges Cottage, The Street, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DB, in Benenden, Kent. It is registered for 17 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benenden-preschool-2561206  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Georges Cottage, The Street, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DB
- Registered places: 17
- Phone: 01580 241137
- Website: http://www.benendenpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2561206

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561206

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2561206). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561206)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561206)
- Registered places: 17 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561206)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Georges Cottage, The Street, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.067558,0.579481

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benenden Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rolvenden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rolvenden-pre-school-127503) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Mr Noah's Nursery School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-noahs-nursery-school-cic-2602536) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Sandhurst Nursery School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandhurst-nursery-school-cio-2780107) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Woodpeckers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-preschool-2552066) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Hawkhurst Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawkhurst-pre-school-ey440900) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Cranbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-cranbrook-ey368488) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Benenden Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Benenden Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 8 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Benenden Preschool take?

Benenden Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 17 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Benenden Preschool?

You can call 01580 241137 and visit www.benendenpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2561206)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Benenden+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJiQhlKjwj30cR2_mt1VMrKcU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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