# Hawkhurst Pre-School

Hawkhurst Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, Fowlers Park, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, CRANBROOK, TN18 4JJ, in Highgate, Kent. It is registered for 23 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 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/hawkhurst-pre-school-ey440900  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, Fowlers Park, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, CRANBROOK, TN18 4JJ
- Registered places: 23
- Phone: 01580 754226
- Website: http://www.hawkhurst-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY440900

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 February 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/EY440900

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2012 (Reference EY440900). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440900)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440900)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440900)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 November 2011). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/48210)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, Fowlers Park, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, CRANBROOK, TN18 4JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.046891,0.516750

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Basden Park, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Ronan's School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mr Noah's Nursery School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-noahs-nursery-school-cic-2602536) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Sandhurst Nursery School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandhurst-nursery-school-cio-2780107) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Cranbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-cranbrook-ey368488) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Puddle Ducks Nursery Hurst Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-nursery-hurst-green-2884005) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Bodiam Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bodiam-pre-school-ey309603) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Benenden Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benenden-preschool-2561206) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Hawkhurst Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 9 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Hawkhurst Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01580 754226 and visit www.hawkhurst-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440900)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hawkhurst+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJJQNVQgQ930cRUAwyrRXeEs8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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