# Groombridge Pre-School

Groombridge Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at King Edward Vii Institute, Station Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9QX, in Groombridge, East Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groombridge-pre-school-109431  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: King Edward Vii Institute, Station Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9QX
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01892 861113
- Website: http://groombridgepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 109431

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 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/16/109431

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1967 (Reference 109431). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109431)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109431)
- 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/16/109431)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1193609)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: King Edward Vii Institute, Station Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9QX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.114830,0.185471

- Station: Groombridge (Spa Valley Railway), 0.2 miles
- 5 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 East Sussex 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 18 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Holmewood House School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Langton Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Fordcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [V.I.M Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/v-i-m-clubs-2890701) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Birches Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-nursery-and-preschool-ey479815) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Fordcombe Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordcombe-preschool-limited-2747360) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Manor Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-road-pre-school-127365) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Play Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-2569873) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Bunny Run Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunny-run-childcare-ltd-ey219668) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Groombridge Pre-School Good at its inspection on 26 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Groombridge Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

Groombridge (Spa Valley Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01892 861113 and visit groombridgepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109431)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Groombridge+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJNyQu4LRE30cRM26zBVr9xFU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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