# Magpie Pre-School

Magpie Pre-School is a full-day nursery at C/o Boughton Methodist Primary School, School Lane, Faversham, ME13 9AW, in Boughton Street, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 17 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magpie-pre-school-ey494665  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: C/o Boughton Methodist Primary School, School Lane, Faversham, ME13 9AW
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01227 751404
- Website: https://www.magpiepre-schoolboughton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY494665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 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.

Inspection history:

- 1 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 10 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY494665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494665)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 1 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494665)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494665)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/714177)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/o Boughton Methodist Primary School, School Lane, Faversham, ME13 9AW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.297154,0.950860

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Boughton Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 17 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hernhill Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Graveney Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [D-Dee's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/d-dees-day-nursery-2613841) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bees Knees Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bees-knees-playgroup-ey427901) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Dawes Community Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawes-community-childcare-centre-160294) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Farm Work Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farm-work-play-ey545320) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Faversham House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/faversham-house-day-nursery-2574174) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-nursery-faversham-ey425824) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Magpie Pre-School Good at its inspection on 1 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Magpie Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

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

Selling is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Magpie Pre-School?

You can call 01227 751404 and visit www.magpiepre-schoolboughton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494665)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Magpie+Pre-school+CIO&query_place_id=ChIJKd5LQIPN3kcR36XCTu2tYBw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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