# Bovan Creek

Bovan Creek is a full-day nursery at 1 Lady Woottons Green, Canterbury, CT1 1NG, in Northgate, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovan-creek-2725661  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Lady Woottons Green, Canterbury, CT1 1NG
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 3376 9980
- Ofsted URN: 2725661

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 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/16/2725661

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2725661). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725661)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725661)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725661)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1559458)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Lady Woottons Green, Canterbury, CT1 1NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.278988,1.086094

- Station: Canterbury East, 0.5 miles
- Station: Canterbury West, 0.6 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: north holmes campus, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dane John Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Franciscan Garden & Greyfriars Chapel, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Mary Bredin, 0.4 miles
- Park: Garden of St Mary de Castro, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-day-nursery-holiday-playscheme-and-asc-127078) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Nursery At Canterbury College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-2503414) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bluebells Kindergarten Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-kindergarten-canterbury-2900126) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-canterbury-ey333589) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lilliput Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-pre-school-ey398179) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bovan Creek's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bovan Creek Good at its inspection on 22 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bovan Creek take?

Bovan Creek is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bovan Creek?

Canterbury East is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bovan Creek?

You can call 020 3376 9980.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725661)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bovan+Creek&query_place_id=ChIJb3kEvlLL3kcRsurKEBiQw4M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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