# Harpers Nursery school

Harpers Nursery school is a full-day nursery at Harpers Farm, Summerhill, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1JU, in Brandfold, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpers-nursery-school-127225  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harpers Farm, Summerhill, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1JU
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01580 211236
- Ofsted URN: 127225

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 May 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/16/127225

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1996 (Reference 127225). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127225)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127225)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127225)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harpers Farm, Summerhill, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.137130,0.471120

## 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## 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) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Leigh Academy Horsmonden | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Horsmonden Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horsmonden-kindergarten-ey546431) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Goudhurst Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goudhurst-village-pre-school-ey468008) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Marden Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marden-pre-school-playgroup-127367) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Fox Den Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fox-den-nursery-2835898) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Little Birches in Brenchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-in-brenchley-2690619) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Brenchley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brenchley-preschool-2884999) |  |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harpers Nursery school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harpers Nursery school Outstanding at its inspection on 15 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harpers Nursery school take?

Harpers Nursery school is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Harpers Nursery school?

You can call 01580 211236.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127225)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Harpers+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJqfJeTdM730cR2EF9PNvm94M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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