# Invicta Park Playgroup

Invicta Park Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 36 Engineer Regiment, Invicta Park, Sandling Road, MAIDSTONE, ME14 2NA, in Ringlestone, Kent. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/invicta-park-playgroup-127276  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 36 Engineer Regiment, Invicta Park, Sandling Road, MAIDSTONE, ME14 2NA
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 127276

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 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/16/127276

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1990 (Reference 127276). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127276)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127276)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127276)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 36 Engineer Regiment, Invicta Park, Sandling Road, MAIDSTONE, ME14 2NA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.288402,0.519307

- Station: Maidstone East, 0.7 miles
- Station: Maidstone Barracks, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ringlestone Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Whatman Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School Maidstone |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| North Borough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sandling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Allington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (July 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ringle Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringle-rainbow-nursery-2747539) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Alphabets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabets-nursery-ey263151) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pink Elephants Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-2507597) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey498225) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Playhouse Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-preschool-ey448617) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Penenden Heath Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penenden-heath-pre-school-127441) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Invicta Park Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Invicta Park Playgroup Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Invicta Park Playgroup take?

Invicta Park Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Invicta Park Playgroup?

Maidstone East is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127276)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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