# Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten

Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Ham Street Primary Academy, Hamstreet, ASHFORD, TN26 2EA, in Hamstreet, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highways-at-hamstreet-kindergarten-127250  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ham Street Primary Academy, Hamstreet, ASHFORD, TN26 2EA
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 127250

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 July 2025, 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/16/127250

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 127250). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127250)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127250)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127250)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1772899)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ham Street Primary Academy, Hamstreet, ASHFORD, TN26 2EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.068951,0.852733

- Station: Ham Street, under 0.1 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-2851896) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dollys-daycare-at-squirrel-lodge-ey491027) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Kingsnorth Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsnorth-little-stars-2769618) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Woodchurch Windmills & Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodchurch-windmills-and-fun-club-ey420400) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Footprints Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-day-care-ey305659) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [The John Wallis Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-john-wallis-nursery-2573689) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 9 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten take?

Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten?

Ham Street is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127250)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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