# Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common)

Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common) is a sessional pre-school at St. Swithuns Church Hall, 7 Fashoda Road, Bromley, BR2 9RE, in Widmore, Bromley. It is registered for 46 children. It opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri. It is run by St Joseph's Playgroup Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orbit-explorers-bromley-common-2822556  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Swithuns Church Hall, 7 Fashoda Road, Bromley, BR2 9RE
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 07961 413694
- Run by: [St Joseph's Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/st-josephs-playgroup-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2822556

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2822556). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822556)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822556)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822556)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–15:15

## Getting there

Address: St. Swithuns Church Hall, 7 Fashoda Road, Bromley, BR2 9RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.395736,0.035620

- Station: Bickley, 0.6 miles
- Station: Bromley South, 0.8 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Havelock Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Norman Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bromley there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bickley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| La Fontaine Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bickley Park School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bromley High School GDST |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Breaside Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Lukes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-pre-school-137353) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–15:45 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindred Little Learners Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-little-learners-bromley-ey451695) | Outstanding | £100 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Elms Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-bromley-2736646) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Lodge Pre School And Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-pre-school-and-nursery-ltd-2510938) | Good | £110 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Wonder Years Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wonder-years-bromley-2596470) | Good | £90 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Blossom Years Nightingale Lane, Bromley Pre-school - BR1 2SB](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-years-nightingale-lane-bromley-pre-school-br1-2sb-ey488057) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common)'s opening hours?

Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common) opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common) take?

Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common) is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### Who runs Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common)?

Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common) is run by St Joseph's Playgroup Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common)?

Bickley is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common)?

You can call 07961 413694.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822556)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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