# Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School

Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School is a full-day nursery at Cobnuts Woodland Nursery Unit 13, Wealden Forest Park, HERNE BAY, CT6 7LQ, in Sturry, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobnuts-woodland-nursery-and-forest-school-ey487164  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cobnuts Woodland Nursery Unit 13, Wealden Forest Park, HERNE BAY, CT6 7LQ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01227 719408
- Website: https://www.cobnutsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY487164

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 February 2023, 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/EY487164

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY487164). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487164)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487164)
- 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/EY487164)
- Food hygiene rating: 1 (Major improvement necessary) (inspected 6 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1103290)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cobnuts Woodland Nursery Unit 13, Wealden Forest Park, HERNE BAY, CT6 7LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.331166,1.118989

- 2 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 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Sturry Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Orion Spires | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Avenue Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avenue-nursery-and-forest-school-2605878) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-herne-pre-school-127322) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Sturry Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sturry-pre-school-ey216100) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Chislet & District Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chislet-and-district-playgroup-127103) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Westbere Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbere-preschool-127766) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Briary Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briary-pre-school-2742709) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School Good at its inspection on 10 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School take?

Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School?

You can call 01227 719408 and visit www.cobnutsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487164)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cobnuts+Woodland+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJzypl6i3L3kcRunSdSFBY9Oc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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