# Bridge Village Playgroup

Bridge Village Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Bridge Village Hall, High Street Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JY, in Bridge, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-village-playgroup-127044  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bridge Village Hall, High Street Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JY
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07790 096325
- Website: https://www.bridgevillageplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 127044

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127044

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1982 (Reference 127044). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127044)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127044)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127044)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bridge Village Hall, High Street Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.247670,1.123293

- 5 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

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodpeckers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-127785) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ey449585) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-canterbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey307211) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [The Nursery At Canterbury College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-2503414) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jo-jos-day-care-nursery-canterbury-ltd-2842937) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bridge Village Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bridge Village Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 15 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bridge Village Playgroup take?

Bridge Village Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bridge Village Playgroup?

Bekesbourne is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bridge Village Playgroup?

You can call 07790 096325 and visit www.bridgevillageplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127044)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bridge+Village+Playgroup%2C+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJj6f37_HJ3kcRKGL7BCl9spo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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