# Hemsley House Nursery School

Hemsley House Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 7 Terrace Road, Maidstone, ME16 8HU, in Maidstone, Kent. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hemsley-house-nursery-school-2685153  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Terrace Road, Maidstone, ME16 8HU
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01622 692977
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/hemsley-house-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2685153

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, 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/16/2685153

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2685153). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685153)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685153)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685153)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1743292)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 7 Terrace Road, Maidstone, ME16 8HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.271214,0.513120

- Station: Maidstone West, 0.1 miles
- Station: Maidstone Barracks, 0.4 miles
- Station: Maidstone East, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cornwallis Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brenchley Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| South Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Serenity School Maidstone |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nursery at St Peter's Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-st-peters-church-ey242745) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Blue Sky Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey548463) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cece's Rainbowkids Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ceces-rainbowkids-centre-2862952) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Wendy House At St Michaels](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendy-house-at-st-michaels-ey539768) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Buttons ABC Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-abc-preschool-2653673) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Owl & Bear Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owl-and-bear-daycare-2888008) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hemsley House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hemsley House Nursery School Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hemsley House Nursery School take?

Hemsley House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hemsley House Nursery School?

Hemsley House Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hemsley House Nursery School?

Maidstone West is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hemsley House Nursery School?

You can call 01622 692977 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685153)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hemsley+House+Nursery+School+%28Terrace+Road%29&query_place_id=ChIJO6xh7dIz30cR4N-KBLNIpG4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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