# Biddenden PlaySchool

Biddenden PlaySchool is a full-day nursery at John Mayne C of E Primary School, High Street, ASHFORD, TN27 8AL, in Biddenden, Kent. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bethersden Playschool Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/biddenden-playschool-ey350040  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: John Mayne C of E Primary School, High Street, ASHFORD, TN27 8AL
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 07902 231911
- Website: https://www.biddendenplayschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bethersden Playschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bethersden-playschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY350040

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 April 2023, 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/EY350040

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2007 (Reference EY350040). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350040)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350040)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350040)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1773947)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: John Mayne C of E Primary School, High Street, ASHFORD, TN27 8AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.114966,0.642265

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Biddenden Village Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Millennium Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mayne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Greenfields School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [OSHN Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oshn-limited-2852254) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Frittenden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frittenden-pre-school-127200) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-2632469) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Home Farm Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-farm-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey377251) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Bridges Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridges-day-nursery-limited-2863818) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Headcorn Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headcorn-preschool-2644699) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Biddenden PlaySchool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Biddenden PlaySchool Good at its inspection on 21 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Biddenden PlaySchool take?

Biddenden PlaySchool is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Biddenden PlaySchool?

Biddenden PlaySchool is run by Bethersden Playschool Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Biddenden PlaySchool?

You can call 07902 231911 and visit www.biddendenplayschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY350040)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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