# Blendon Preschool

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blendon-preschool-115340  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St James The Great Church Hall, Bladindon Drive, Bexley, DA5 3BS
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 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
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 07814 564259
- Website: http://blendonpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 115340

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 17 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115340

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 115340). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115340)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115340)
- 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/16/115340)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/687072)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:15–12:15
- Tuesday: 09:15–14:45
- Wednesday: 09:15–12:15
- Thursday: 09:15–14:45
- Friday: 09:15–12:15
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St James The Great Church Hall, Bladindon Drive, Bexley, DA5 3BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.444112,0.120106

- Station: Albany Park, 0.6 miles
- Station: Sidcup, 1.0 miles
- Park: Riverside West, 0.1 miles
- Park: Danson Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Burnt Oak Lane Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Riverside Walk Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 only (source: nursery website, https://www.blendonpreschool.com/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.blendonpreschool.com/about-us)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.blendonpreschool.com/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.blendonpreschool.com/programs)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.blendonpreschool.com/programs)

### 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.

## 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 |
| Sherwood Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chatsworth Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Old Bexley Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Burnt Oak Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Days Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bubbles Nursery Bexley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-nursery-bexley-ey549357) | Good | £110 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bexley Manor Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-manor-nursery-school-115337) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bexley Bears Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-bears-preschool-2553892) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bexley Forest school Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-forest-school-preschool-2599524) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Walton House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-house-nursery-ltd-ey437833) | Good | £87.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-bean-road-2782837) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115340)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (blendonpreschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://blendonpreschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blendon+Pre+school&query_place_id=ChIJAy-2IZGu2EcRxuMRSHus4i0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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