# Little Oaks Sandgate

Little Oaks Sandgate is a full-day nursery at Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QU, in Coolinge, Kent. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Oaks Early Years Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-sandgate-2532827  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QU
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01303 210395
- Website: https://littleoaks.org.uk/sandgate/
- Run by: [Little Oaks Early Years Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-oaks-early-years-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2532827

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 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/16/2532827

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2532827). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532827)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532827)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532827)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.079136,1.152322

- Station: Folkestone West, 0.4 miles
- Station: Folkestone Central, 0.8 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Enbrook Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Leas, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Golden Valley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park |  | 5–17 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cheriton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Harcourt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greenfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenfields-nursery-ey332672) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Radnor Park Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radnor-park-kindergarten-127478) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Shorncliffe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shorncliffe-nursery-ey336391) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Nursery at Folkestone College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-folkestone-college-ey552016) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [First Learners' Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-learners-nursery-ey535728) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jumping Jacks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jacks-pre-school-ey397291) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Oaks Sandgate's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Oaks Sandgate Good at its inspection on 26 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Oaks Sandgate take?

Little Oaks Sandgate is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Oaks Sandgate?

Little Oaks Sandgate is run by Little Oaks Early Years Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Oaks Sandgate?

Folkestone West is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Oaks Sandgate?

You can call 01303 210395 and visit littleoaks.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532827)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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