# Goldfinch Nursery

Goldfinch Nursery is a full-day nursery at Goldfinch Farm, Ford Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7AD, in Broomfield, Kent. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldfinch-nursery-ey414929  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Goldfinch Farm, Ford Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7AD
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01227 749957
- Website: https://www.goldfinchnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY414929

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 April 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/EY414929

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2010 (Reference EY414929). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414929)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414929)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414929)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1102720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Goldfinch Farm, Ford Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.355674,1.158335

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broomfield BMX Track, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Herne Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Reculver Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hoath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Herne Bay Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Herne Bay Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dan Dans Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dan-dans-ltd-ey544661) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-herne-pre-school-127322) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-care-kent-hb-limited-2750118) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Beltinge and Reculver Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beltinge-and-reculver-day-nursery-2879584) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Chislet & District Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chislet-and-district-playgroup-127103) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kiddies Corner Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-corner-day-care-ey468342) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Goldfinch Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Goldfinch Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Goldfinch Nursery take?

Goldfinch Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Goldfinch Nursery?

Herne Bay is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Goldfinch Nursery?

You can call 01227 749957 and visit www.goldfinchnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414929)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Goldfinch+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJBWtPFcdK2UcRAvbvhArXEzI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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