# Madginford Pre-School

Madginford Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Madginford Hall, Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LH, in Willington, Kent. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/madginford-pre-school-127361  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Madginford Hall, Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LH
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 127361

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, 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/16/127361

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1991 (Reference 127361). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127361)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127361)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127361)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 March 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1455844)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Madginford Hall, Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.264594,0.564954

- Station: Bearsted, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mallards Way Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mote Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madginford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Thurnham Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Roseacre Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Greenfields Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Senacre Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Leigh Academy Bearsted | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Park Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willow Rise Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-rise-pre-school-127777) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Peters Busy Bee's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-busy-bees-pre-school-127621) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cobtree Playschool For Special Children](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobtree-playschool-for-special-children-127120) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-nursery-school-ey392554) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Weavering Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weavering-pre-school-127756) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fledgelings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-nursery-2859494) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Madginford Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Madginford Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Madginford Pre-School take?

Madginford Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Madginford Pre-School?

Bearsted is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127361)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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