# Goudhurst Village Pre-School

Goudhurst Village Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Church Rooms, Back Lane, Goudhurst, TN17 1AN, in Goudhurst, Kent. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goudhurst-village-pre-school-ey468008  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Rooms, Back Lane, Goudhurst, TN17 1AN
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 01580 212777
- Website: http://www.goudhurstvillagepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY468008

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468008

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY468008). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468008)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468008)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468008)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Rooms, Back Lane, Goudhurst, TN17 1AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.112784,0.460447

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harpers Nursery school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpers-nursery-school-127225) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Horsmonden Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horsmonden-kindergarten-ey546431) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Cranbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-cranbrook-ey368488) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Woodpeckers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-preschool-2552066) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fidgets-pre-school-and-nursery-ey371685) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Mr Noah's Nursery School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-noahs-nursery-school-cic-2602536) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Goudhurst Village Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Goudhurst Village Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Goudhurst Village Pre-School take?

Goudhurst Village Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Goudhurst Village Pre-School?

You can call 01580 212777 and visit www.goudhurstvillagepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468008)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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