Sessional pre-school in Blackfen, Bexley
Blendon Preschool
St James The Great Church Hall, Bladindon Drive, Bexley, DA5 3BS · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since October 1992Reference 115340Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 17 November 2025Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places30 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 11 July 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 2-year-olds
Fees: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
Hours and ages
- Mon09:15–12:15
- Tue09:15–14:45
- Wed09:15–12:15
- Thu09:15–14:45
- Fri09:15–12:15
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
Getting there
St James The Great Church Hall, Bladindon Drive, Bexley, DA5 3BS · More nurseries in DA5
Stations
- Albany Park16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Sidcup24 min walk · 1.0 miles
Parks and playgrounds
- Riverside West3 min walk
- Danson Park11 min walk
- Burnt Oak Lane Open Space12 min walk
- Riverside Walk Playground6 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Blendon Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St James The Great Church Hall, Bladindon Drive, Bexley, DA5 3BS, in Blackfen, Bexley. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:15–12:15, Mon; 09:15–14:45, Tue; 09:15–12:15, Wed; 09:15–14:45, Thu; 09:15–12:15, Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The Ofsted report card inspection in 2025 rated curriculum and teaching as 'Expected standard' and achievement as 'Expected standard'. The nursery's website names SEND support and an inclusive setting as the support it offers.
Settling in
According to its website, parents and children can visit the preschool before starting to explore the environment. About two months before the start date, the preschool contacts families with details of vacancies.
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2025 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.
Getting a place
The nursery has a waiting list and accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds. According to its website, you collect or download the application form, complete it, and email or return it as soon as possible, after which you are told your waiting list number. No registration fee is charged.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blendon PreschoolThis nursery | Report card 2025 | not shared yet | 09:15–14:45 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bubbles Nursery BexleyFull-day nursery | Good | £110 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Bexley Manor Nursery SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–17:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Bexley Bears PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Bexley Forest school PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Walton House Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | £87.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.8 miles |
| Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean RoadSessional pre-school | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Blackfen3
- All nurseries in Bexley93
- All nurseries in DA58
- Nurseries near Albany Park station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Hurst Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2022 0.4 miles
- Sherwood Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- Chatsworth Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected January 2025 0.7 miles
- Upton Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected February 2024 0.7 miles
- Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.9 miles
- Old Bexley Church of England School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2023 0.9 miles
- Burnt Oak Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.9 miles
- Days Lane Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2023 1.0 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Blendon Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Blendon Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Blendon Preschool's opening hours?
Blendon Preschool opens 09:15–12:15, Mon; 09:15–14:45, Tue; 09:15–12:15, Wed; 09:15–14:45, Thu; 09:15–12:15, Fri.
Is Blendon Preschool open all year?
No. Blendon Preschool is open term time only.
What ages does Blendon Preschool take?
Blendon Preschool takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
What is Blendon Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Blendon Preschool was inspected on 17 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Blendon Preschool take?
Blendon Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.
Does Blendon Preschool support children with SEND?
Blendon Preschool lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Blendon Preschool?
Albany Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Blendon Preschool?
You can call 07814 564259 and visit blendonpreschool.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (blendonpreschool.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 115340 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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