# Castle Hill Village Nursery

Castle Hill Village Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Village Sure Start Children's Centre, Denmark Street, Folkestone, CT19 6EQ, in Foord, Kent. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-hill-village-nursery-ey371457  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Village Sure Start Children's Centre, Denmark Street, Folkestone, CT19 6EQ
- Registered places: 79
- Ofsted URN: EY371457

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 November 2022, 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/EY371457

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2008 (Reference EY371457). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371457)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371457)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371457)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Sure Start Children's Centre, Denmark Street, Folkestone, CT19 6EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.089014,1.186115

- Station: Folkestone Central, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Danni & James Community Friendship Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brabner Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: East Cliff Triangle, 0.5 miles
- Park: Bruce Porter Garden, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Martello Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Beacon Folkestone |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Pre-School Folkestone CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-folkestone-cio-2774263) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey364356) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Christchurch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-nursery-127104) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kiddiwinx Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiwinx-ltd-ey479930) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-2803231) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Nursery at Folkestone College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-folkestone-college-ey552016) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Hill Village Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Hill Village Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Hill Village Nursery take?

Castle Hill Village Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Castle Hill Village Nursery?

Folkestone Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371457)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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