# Bexley Manor Nursery School

Bexley Manor Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Bexley Manor Nursery School, 162 Penhill Road, Bexley, DA5 3EA, in Sidcup, Bexley. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-manor-nursery-school-115337  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bexley Manor Nursery School, 162 Penhill Road, Bexley, DA5 3EA
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 020 8309 6055
- Website: https://bmns.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 115337

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 February 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/16/115337

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 115337). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115337)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115337)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115337)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/329248)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:30

## Getting there

Address: Bexley Manor Nursery School, 162 Penhill Road, Bexley, DA5 3EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.440151,0.117309

- Station: Albany Park, 0.5 miles
- Station: Sidcup, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside West, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lamorbey Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbey Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Burnt Oak Lane Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Marlborough Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bexley there are about 3.3 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 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names forest school and a play-based EYFS curriculum as its approaches, and lists sports coaching among its activities. It also names an inclusive setting as its support. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://bmns.co.uk/)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://bmns.co.uk/about-us)

### Food

Its website says breakfast is provided.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://bmns.co.uk/about-us)

### Settling in

Its website says qualified staff work closely with parents to settle children, accommodating each family's sleeping and feeding routines and supporting weaning.

- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://bmns.co.uk/our-rooms)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://bmns.co.uk/contact-us)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://bmns.co.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://bmns.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://bmns.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

Its website says to contact the Early Years Manager for details of how to register your child, or to arrange a visit to the nursery.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chatsworth Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sherwood Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Burnt Oak Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Birkbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Royal Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Days Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bexley Forest school Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-forest-school-preschool-2599524) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Blendon Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blendon-preschool-115340) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 09:15–14:45 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bexley Bears Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-bears-preschool-2553892) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bubbles Nursery Bexley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-nursery-bexley-ey549357) | Good | £110 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Walton House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-house-nursery-ltd-ey437833) | Good | £87.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Lottie's Day Nursery Sidcup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lotties-day-nursery-sidcup-2647844) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bexley Manor Nursery School's opening hours?

Bexley Manor Nursery School opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Bexley Manor Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bexley Manor Nursery School Good at its inspection on 20 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bexley Manor Nursery School take?

Bexley Manor Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What approach does Bexley Manor Nursery School follow?

Bexley Manor Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Bexley Manor Nursery School support children with SEND?

Bexley Manor Nursery School lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Bexley Manor Nursery School?

Albany Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bexley Manor Nursery School?

You can call 020 8309 6055 and visit bmns.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115337)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (bmns.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://bmns.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bexley+Manor+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJLW5XdJiu2EcRtl-QASruHB4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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