# Godinton Playschool

Godinton Playschool is a sessional pre-school at Godinton Village Hall, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ, in Great Chart, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/godinton-playschool-2640253  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Godinton Village Hall, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07982 829678
- Website: http://www.godintonplayschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2640253

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 November 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/16/2640253

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2640253). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640253)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640253)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640253)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1773667)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Godinton Village Hall, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.153591,0.847466

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Repton Park Walk, 0.2 miles
- Park: Repton Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Repton Park Nature Reserve, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lime Row Play Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godinton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Repton Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) |  | 4–19 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Great Chart Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Godinton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ashford-godinton-ey468990) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Repton Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/repton-manor-nursery-ey454803) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St. Mary's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-127605) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Victoria Park Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-park-day-nursery-cic-ey439746) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ashford Play Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashford-play-nursery-126983) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-chart-and-singleton-pre-school-127208) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Godinton Playschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Godinton Playschool Good at its inspection on 2 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Godinton Playschool take?

Godinton Playschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Godinton Playschool?

Ashford International is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Godinton Playschool?

You can call 07982 829678 and visit www.godintonplayschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640253)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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