# Marden Pre-School Playgroup

Marden Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Memorial Hall, Goudhurst Road, Marden, Tonbridge, TN12 9JX, in Marden, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marden-pre-school-playgroup-127367  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Memorial Hall, Goudhurst Road, Marden, Tonbridge, TN12 9JX
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: 127367

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 May 2025, 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/16/127367

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1969 (Reference 127367). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127367)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127367)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127367)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 April 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/956272)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Memorial Hall, Goudhurst Road, Marden, Tonbridge, TN12 9JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.173568,0.487890

- Station: Marden, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Marden | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fox Den Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fox-den-nursery-2835898) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Harpers Nursery school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harpers-nursery-school-127225) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Daisy's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisys-day-nursery-2821459) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [ELS at Under 5's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/els-at-under-5s-preschool-2781460) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Poppys Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppys-day-nursery-ltd-ey373346) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-127693) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marden Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marden Pre-School Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marden Pre-School Playgroup take?

Marden Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Marden Pre-School Playgroup?

Marden is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127367)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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