# Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW)

Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW) is a sessional pre-school at Aspens Charities Ltd, Cornford Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QU, in Pembury, Kent. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Harlequin Out Of School Clubs Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-forest-pre-school-tw-2733968  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Aspens Charities Ltd, Cornford Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QU
- Registered places: 18
- Run by: [Harlequin Out Of School Clubs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/harlequin-out-of-school-clubs-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2733968

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 June 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/16/2733968

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2023 (Reference 2733968). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733968)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733968)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733968)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Aspens Charities Ltd, Cornford Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.136908,0.309495

- High Brooms (rail): 1.6 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley School |  | 4–19 | Improved significantly (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Beechwood School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Skinners' Temple Grove | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Pembury School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Skinners' Kent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Nursery Pembury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-pembury-ltd-2786751) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sarahs Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sarahs-little-stars-2688560) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-little-forest-childrens-centre-ey363173) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-tunbridge-wells-ey485895) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Pembury School House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pembury-school-house-nursery-127440) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St James Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-road-preschool-2873836) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW) Outstanding at its inspection on 15 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW) take?

Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW) is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Who runs Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW)?

Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW) is run by Harlequin Out Of School Clubs Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Harlequin Forest Pre-School (TW)?

High Brooms is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733968)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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