# Ickle Pickles Nursery School

Ickle Pickles Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 1 School Mews, School Lane, Iwade, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8UW, in Iwade, Kent. It is registered for 61 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 4.8 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ickle-pickles-nursery-school-2776386  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 School Mews, School Lane, Iwade, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8UW
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01795 474551
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/ickle-pickles-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2776386

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 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/16/2776386

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2776386). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2776386)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2776386)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2776386)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1105992)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 School Mews, School Lane, Iwade, SITTINGBOURNE, ME9 8UW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.377730,0.729200

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Iwade Nature Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Holly Blue Drive Rec Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Woodpecker Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: School Lane Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: The Colson Drive Play Area, 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwade School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kemsley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Regis Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Milton Court Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tinkerbells Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbells-early-years-ey490637) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Happy Days UK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-uk-ltd-ey276621) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Chatter Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatter-tots-2545242) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tinkerbells at the Clock Tower](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbells-at-the-clock-tower-ey457596) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Rising Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-nursery-ey432010) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Squirrel Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrel-lodge-nursery-ey499277) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ickle Pickles Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ickle Pickles Nursery School Good at its inspection on 24 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ickle Pickles Nursery School take?

Ickle Pickles Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ickle Pickles Nursery School?

Ickle Pickles Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ickle Pickles Nursery School?

Kemsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ickle Pickles Nursery School?

You can call 01795 474551 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2776386)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ickle+Pickles+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJvYUh2hHV2EcRr6moaOGHyng)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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