# Lenham Nursery School CIO

Lenham Nursery School CIO is a sessional pre-school at Lenham Primary School, Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2LL, in Lenham, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lenham-nursery-school-cio-2777361  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lenham Primary School, Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2LL
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2777361

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777361

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2777361). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777361)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777361)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777361)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lenham Primary School, Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.237481,0.710401

- Station: Lenham, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Lenham Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Earley Springs |  | 5–13 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Platts Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| The Lenham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harrietsham Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrietsham-preschool-2606076) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sunrise Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-day-nursery-ey427210) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Egerton Pre-School (Kent)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/egerton-pre-school-kent-2773200) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Kingswood Pre School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-pre-school-group-127309) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [M.A Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/m-a-nursery-ltd-2850588) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Care4kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care4kids-childcare-ey476511) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lenham Nursery School CIO's Ofsted rating?

Lenham Nursery School CIO was inspected on 28 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Lenham Nursery School CIO take?

Lenham Nursery School CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lenham Nursery School CIO?

Lenham is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777361)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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