# Katherine Wheel Pre-School

Katherine Wheel Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St. Katherines School, St. Katherines Lane, SNODLAND, ME6 5EJ, in Ham Hill, Kent. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/katherine-wheel-pre-school-127287  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Katherines School, St. Katherines Lane, SNODLAND, ME6 5EJ
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01634 240140
- Ofsted URN: 127287

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 May 2022, 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/16/127287

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1989 (Reference 127287). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127287)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127287)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127287)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Katherines School, St. Katherines Lane, SNODLAND, ME6 5EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.325369,0.436341

- Station: Snodland, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Neville Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Snodland CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Halling Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Lunsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Brookfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Brookfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Sprouts Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sprouts-day-care-nursery-ey561766) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Clocktower Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clocktower-childcare-ltd-ey467853) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Smallville Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smallville-nursery-2620000) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Devonshire Rooms Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/devonshire-rooms-pre-school-ey303225) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kool kidz Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kool-kidz-ltd-2674983) | Met |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Benjamin Rabbit Nursery At Holborough Lakes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benjamin-rabbit-nursery-at-holborough-lakes-2497017) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Katherine Wheel Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Katherine Wheel Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Katherine Wheel Pre-School take?

Katherine Wheel Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Katherine Wheel Pre-School?

Snodland is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Katherine Wheel Pre-School?

You can call 01634 240140.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127287)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Katherine+Wheel+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJvdItf8I030cRe4QBK7gMEDQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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