# New House Nursery School

New House Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 9 New House Lane, Canterbury, CT4 7BG, in Thanington, Kent. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-house-nursery-school-127403  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9 New House Lane, Canterbury, CT4 7BG
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01227 765413
- Website: https://www.newhousenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127403

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 November 2024, 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/16/127403

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 127403). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127403)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127403)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127403)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1103604)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 9 New House Lane, Canterbury, CT4 7BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.260011,1.066516

- Playground: Hollow Lane Play Area, 0.5 miles

© 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wincheap Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wincheap-pre-school-ey392216) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Stars Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-canterbury-ey489431) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ey449585) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jo-jos-day-care-nursery-canterbury-ltd-2842937) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [City View Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-view-pre-school-and-nursery-ey392223) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is New House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated New House Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 13 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can New House Nursery School take?

New House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to New House Nursery School?

Canterbury East is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact New House Nursery School?

You can call 01227 765413 and visit www.newhousenurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127403)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New+House+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJff7Q8tjL3kcROPf4LqMW_Bo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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