# Harlequin Forest School

Harlequin Forest School is a full-day nursery at The Woods, Boughton Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4NA, in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2024, 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-school-2691614  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Woods, Boughton Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4NA
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 07734 507086
- Website: http://hosc.co.uk/
- Run by: [Harlequin Out Of School Clubs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/harlequin-out-of-school-clubs-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2691614

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 December 2024, 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/16/2691614

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2691614). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691614)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691614)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691614)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Woods, Boughton Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4NA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.242340,0.532772

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Loose Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Five Acre Wood School |  | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Leigh Academy Oaks | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Leigh Academy Molehill | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Boughton Monchelsea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Leigh Academy Tree Tops | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiger Cubs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiger-cubs-day-nursery-ey411555) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-maidstone-boughton-lane-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey302109) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Learning Steps Maidstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-steps-maidstone-2538829) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maidstone-nursery-pre-school-and-holiday-club-ey419802) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Brishing Barn Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brishing-barn-nursery-ltd-ey418865) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boughton-monchelsea-playgroup-association-127031) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harlequin Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harlequin Forest School Outstanding at its inspection on 16 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harlequin Forest School take?

Harlequin Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Who runs Harlequin Forest School?

Harlequin Forest School is run by Harlequin Out Of School Clubs Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Harlequin Forest School?

You can call 07734 507086 and visit hosc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691614)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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