# Eccles Pre-School

Eccles Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, Bull Lane, Eccles, Aylesford, ME20 7HE, in Eccles, Kent. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eccles-pre-school-127166  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, Bull Lane, Eccles, Aylesford, ME20 7HE
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 07986 259293
- Ofsted URN: 127166

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 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/16/127166

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1996 (Reference 127166). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127166)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127166)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127166)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1805091)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, Bull Lane, Eccles, Aylesford, ME20 7HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.317706,0.478337

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Burham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2019) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Aylesford School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| The Holmesdale School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Burham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burham-pre-school-127063) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Aylesford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aylesford-pre-school-2537754) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Poppy Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppy-pre-school-cio-2574430) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Devonshire Rooms Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/devonshire-rooms-pre-school-ey303225) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Smallville Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smallville-nursery-2620000) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Lunsford Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lunsford-park-pre-school-127354) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Eccles Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Eccles Pre-School Good at its inspection on 14 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Eccles Pre-School take?

Eccles Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Eccles Pre-School?

New Hythe is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Eccles Pre-School?

You can call 07986 259293.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127166)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Eccles+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJcXCmWG8z30cRr2XazcRIrig)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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