# Otford Nursery School

Otford Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Otford Nursery School, High St, Otford, TN14 5PG, in Otford, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/otford-nursery-school-ey475278  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Otford Nursery School, High St, Otford, TN14 5PG
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY475278

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 2024, 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/EY475278

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2014 (Reference EY475278). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475278)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475278)
- 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/EY475278)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/266903)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Otford Nursery School, High St, Otford, TN14 5PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.312837,0.187865

- Station: Otford, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Palace Green, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otford Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Russell House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Michael's Prep School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Shoreham Village School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Dunton Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Kemsing Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Knole Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Treacle's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treacles-nursery-ltd-2751322) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Broughton (Sevenoaks)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broughton-sevenoaks-2537999) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Shoreham Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shoreham-village-pre-school-127539) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Sevenoaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sevenoaks-day-nursery-ey536594) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Tiggers Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiggers-nursery-school-127717) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Tots Teachers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-teachers-preschool-2548718) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Otford Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Otford Nursery School Good at its inspection on 4 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Otford Nursery School take?

Otford Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Otford Nursery School?

Otford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475278)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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