# Discoveries Montessori Nursery School

Discoveries Montessori Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6JE, in Paddock Wood, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discoveries-montessori-nursery-school-ey561594  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6JE
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07971 289867
- Website: http://www.discoveriesmns.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY561594

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561594

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY561594). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561594)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561594)
- 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/EY561594)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.178642,0.386830

- Station: Paddock Wood, 0.3 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Quest School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Leigh Academy Mascalls | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-private-day-nursery-school-2807482) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Scalliwags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-2831937) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Be. Independent Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-independent-nursery-2878007) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Capel Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capel-pre-school-127081) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Barnies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnies-day-nursery-127004) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Birches in Brenchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-in-brenchley-2690619) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Discoveries Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Discoveries Montessori Nursery School Good at its inspection on 6 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Discoveries Montessori Nursery School take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Discoveries Montessori Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Discoveries Montessori Nursery School?

You can call 07971 289867 and visit www.discoveriesmns.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561594)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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