# Monkeys Pre-School

Monkeys Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Phoenix Community Primary School, Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9LS, in Bockhanger, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkeys-pre-school-ey558205  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Phoenix Community Primary School, Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9LS
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07860 169353
- Ofsted URN: EY558205

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 May 2021, 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/EY558205

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2018 (Reference EY558205). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558205)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558205)
- 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/EY558205)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1774037)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Phoenix Community Primary School, Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.164407,0.881822

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kennington Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Downs View Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Goat Lees Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ashford School |  | 0–20 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Repton Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Eureka Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ashford-eureka-park-ey332752) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bombini Tribe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bombini-tribe-day-nursery-2791775) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Trinity Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ashford-trinity-road-ey486746) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Towers Tiny Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/towers-tiny-tots-day-nursery-ey361948) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Towers Tiny Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/towers-tiny-tots-pre-school-ey446095) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ashford Play Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashford-play-nursery-126983) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Monkeys Pre-School Good at its inspection on 14 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

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

Ashford International is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07860 169353.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558205)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkeys+Pre-+School&query_place_id=ChIJW2Y1FH_b3kcR3x9v-TFnND4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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