# Higham Village Pre-School

Higham Village Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Pavilion, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JL, in Lower Higham, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/higham-village-pre-school-2767324  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Pavilion, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JL
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2767324

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 February 2025, 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/16/2767324

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2767324). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767324)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767324)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767324)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/125115)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavilion, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.422928,0.464579

- Station: Higham, 0.3 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Gad's Hill School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Shorne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Temple Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Leigh Academy Strood | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Phoenix Day Nurseries UK Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-day-nurseries-uk-limited-2716602) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acres-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2708487) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Witty Kiddies Strood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witty-kiddies-strood-2659572) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Cliffe Woods Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliffe-woods-pre-school-2864382) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-playgroup-ey452604) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Castle View Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-view-day-nursery-ltd-103711) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Higham Village Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Higham Village Pre-School Good at its inspection on 14 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Higham Village Pre-School take?

Higham Village Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Higham Village Pre-School?

Higham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767324)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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