# Fordcombe Preschool Limited

Fordcombe Preschool Limited is a full-day nursery at Fordcombe Village Hall, The Green, Fordcombe, TN3 0RY, in Fordcombe, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordcombe-preschool-limited-2747360  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fordcombe Village Hall, The Green, Fordcombe, TN3 0RY
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07933 934096
- Website: http://fordcombepreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2747360

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747360

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2747360). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747360)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747360)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747360)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1499162)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fordcombe Village Hall, The Green, Fordcombe, TN3 0RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.141365,0.180376

- 2 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 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Langton Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Birches Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-nursery-and-preschool-ey479815) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Speldhurst Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speldhurst-preschool-2823024) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Groombridge Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groombridge-pre-school-109431) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [V.I.M Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/v-i-m-clubs-2890701) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Manor Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-road-pre-school-127365) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Play Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-2569873) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fordcombe Preschool Limited's Ofsted rating?

Fordcombe Preschool Limited was inspected on 12 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Fordcombe Preschool Limited take?

Fordcombe Preschool Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fordcombe Preschool Limited?

Ashurst (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fordcombe Preschool Limited?

You can call 07933 934096 and visit fordcombepreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747360)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fordcombe+Village+Preschool+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJIbyQItRa30cRwCJYxRrJBiE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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