# Borden Village Pre-School

Borden Village Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at School Lane, Borden, Sittingbourne, ME9 8JS, in Borden, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/borden-village-pre-school-ey431395  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: School Lane, Borden, Sittingbourne, ME9 8JS
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01795 421221
- Ofsted URN: EY431395

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 July 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/EY431395

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY431395). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431395)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431395)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431395)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1984794)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Lane, Borden, Sittingbourne, ME9 8JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.336511,0.699312

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Borden Village park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Borden, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borden Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Grove Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Minterne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Aspire School |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Oaks Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bobbing Village School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Westlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-westlands-nursery-ey426595) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Lyndhurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-nursery-ey292410) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Johnson Garden Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/johnson-garden-day-nursery-limited-ey367141) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Squirrel Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrel-lodge-nursery-ey499277) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carmel-caterpillars-pre-school-127083) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St Peter's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-playgroup-2527149) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Borden Village Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Borden Village Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Borden Village Pre-School take?

Borden Village Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Borden Village Pre-School?

Sittingbourne is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Borden Village Pre-School?

You can call 01795 421221.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431395)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Borden+Village+PreSchool&query_place_id=ChIJgQ7PvCgr30cRCxC--H7Y9yY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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