# Kingsnorth Little Stars

Kingsnorth Little Stars is a sessional pre-school at Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Ashford, TN23 3EF, in Stanhope, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsnorth-little-stars-2769618  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Ashford, TN23 3EF
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2769618

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 September 2024, 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/16/2769618

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2769618). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769618)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769618)
- 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/16/2769618)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Ashford, TN23 3EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.118547,0.862618

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Park Farm Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Furley Park Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The John Wallis Church of England Academy | All-through | 0–19 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Finberry Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| East Stour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Beaver Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-2851896) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dollys-daycare-at-squirrel-lodge-ey491027) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Footprints Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-day-care-ey305659) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The John Wallis Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-john-wallis-nursery-2573689) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherrytree Nursery School - Kingsnorth Rd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrytree-nursery-school-kingsnorth-rd-ey286202) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Daisy Chains Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chains-nursery-ey440339) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kingsnorth Little Stars's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kingsnorth Little Stars Outstanding at its inspection on 9 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kingsnorth Little Stars take?

Kingsnorth Little Stars is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kingsnorth Little Stars?

Ashford International is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2769618)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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