# Blean Pre-School

Blean Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Blean Village Hall, School Lane, Blean, CANTERBURY, CT2 9JA, in Blean, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blean-pre-school-127023  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Blean Village Hall, School Lane, Blean, CANTERBURY, CT2 9JA
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01227 471254
- Website: https://bleanprimary.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127023

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 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/16/127023

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1996 (Reference 127023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127023)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127023)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127023)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1103132)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Blean Village Hall, School Lane, Blean, CANTERBURY, CT2 9JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.299256,1.050495

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-nursery-2592876) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rough Common Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rough-common-pre-school-ey479989) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-at-kent-college-ey553970) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Squirrels Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-cio-ey549510) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-canterbury-2629640) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [City View Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-view-pre-school-and-nursery-ey392223) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blean Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blean Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blean Pre-School take?

Blean Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Blean Pre-School?

Canterbury West is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Blean Pre-School?

You can call 01227 471254 and visit bleanprimary.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127023)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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