# Chiddingstone Nursery School

Chiddingstone Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, TN8 7AD, in Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiddingstone-nursery-school-2578690  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, TN8 7AD
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01892 871315
- Website: https://chiddingstonenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2578690

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578690

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2578690). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578690)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578690)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578690)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1227352)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, TN8 7AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.185692,0.142026

- Penshurst (rail): 1.6 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiddingstone Church of England School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Well Place Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/well-place-day-nursery-ltd-ey260557) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool Ltd - Leigh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rain-or-shine-forest-preschool-ltd-leigh-ey559292) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Wellyboots Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellyboots-day-care-2633653) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Youngstars Nurseries (Leigh)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/youngstars-nurseries-leigh-2625879) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Tiny Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-oaks-day-nursery-ey501538) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Fordcombe Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordcombe-preschool-limited-2747360) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chiddingstone Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chiddingstone Nursery School Good at its inspection on 7 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chiddingstone Nursery School take?

Chiddingstone Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chiddingstone Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Chiddingstone Nursery School?

You can call 01892 871315 and visit chiddingstonenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578690)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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