# Christchurch Nursery

Christchurch Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ingles Way, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1ER, in Folkestone, Kent. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-nursery-127104  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ingles Way, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1ER
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01303 244055
- Website: https://christchurchnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127104

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, 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/16/127104

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 127104). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127104)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127104)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127104)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 July 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/577195)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ingles Way, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.082374,1.176248

- Station: Folkestone Central, 0.3 miles
- Station: Folkestone West, 1.0 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Upper Radnor Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Payers Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Folkestone Garden of Remembrance, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lower Radnor Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Leas, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park |  | 5–17 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 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 |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddiwinx Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiwinx-ltd-ey479930) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-2803231) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey364356) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Nursery at Folkestone College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-folkestone-college-ey552016) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Castle Hill Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-hill-village-nursery-ey371457) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Radnor Park Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radnor-park-kindergarten-127478) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Christchurch Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Christchurch Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Christchurch Nursery take?

Christchurch Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Christchurch Nursery?

Folkestone Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Christchurch Nursery?

You can call 01303 244055 and visit christchurchnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127104)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Christchurch+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJG8ROIdG-3kcRATvEhqx2M-w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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