# Our Lady's Pre-School

Our Lady's Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 312 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AR, in St Mary Cray, Bromley. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £38.50 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-ladys-pre-school-ey431739  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 312 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AR
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07983 660589
- Website: https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/
- Ofsted URN: EY431739

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 November 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/EY431739

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY431739). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431739)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431739)
- 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/EY431739)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | – | – | £5.50 |
| 3 and over | – | – | £5.50 |
| All ages | £38.50 (£5.50 an hour) | £16.50 | – |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/join-us/our-opening-hours-and-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 312 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.386659,0.113507

- Station: St Mary Cray, 0.7 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Riverside gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Grassmeade Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Oakmore Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Priory Gardens, 0.4 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


## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/information)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/information)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/app/download/19843540/Our+Lady%27s+Preschool+SEND+Information+Report+%28updated+August+2026%29.pdf)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/term-times-2026-27/our-leavers-trip)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/term-times-2026-27/our-leavers-trip)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/app/download/19861671/Our+Lady%27s+Preschool+Early+Years+Prospectus+for+Parents.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/join-us)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/join-us/our-opening-hours-and-fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/join-us)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/app/download/19843540/Our+Lady%27s+Preschool+SEND+Information+Report+%28updated+August+2026%29.pdf)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/app/download/19861671/Our+Lady%27s+Preschool+Early+Years+Prospectus+for+Parents.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/app/download/19843540/Our+Lady%27s+Preschool+SEND+Information+Report+%28updated+August+2026%29.pdf)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/information)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/parent-information/our-daily-routine)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/app/download/19807928/Our+Ladys+Pre-School+Admissions+Policy+September+2025-1.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/app/download/19843540/Our+Lady%27s+Preschool+SEND+Information+Report+%28updated+August+2026%29.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/information)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/term-times-2026-27/our-leavers-trip)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Philomena's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Leesons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Threshers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/threshers-day-nursery-137251) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Rossy's Rascals](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rossys-rascals-2539394) | Good | £31 | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Mrs Bonds Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-bonds-village-nursery-ey335177) | Outstanding | £42 | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Shelly Tots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelly-tots-pre-school-ey490609) | Report card May 2026 |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Orpington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orpington-day-nursery-ey473226) | Good | £88.95 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Orpington Day Nursery 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orpington-day-nursery-2-2696958) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Our Lady's Pre-School cost?

Our Lady's Pre-School publishes these fees: per hour £5.50 for 2-year-olds, per hour £5.50 for 3 and over, full day £38.50 for all ages and half day £16.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Our Lady's Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Our Lady's Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Our Lady's Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Our Lady's Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Our Lady's Pre-School's opening hours?

Our Lady's Pre-School opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Our Lady's Pre-School open all year?

No. Our Lady's Pre-School is open term time only.

### What ages does Our Lady's Pre-School take?

Our Lady's Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Our Lady's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Our Lady's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 29 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Our Lady's Pre-School take?

Our Lady's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Our Lady's Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Our Lady's Pre-School.

### What approach does Our Lady's Pre-School follow?

Our Lady's Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Faith-based ethos.

### Does Our Lady's Pre-School have outdoor space?

Our Lady's Pre-School lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does Our Lady's Pre-School support children with SEND?

Our Lady's Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Our Lady's Pre-School?

St Mary Cray is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Our Lady's Pre-School?

You can call 07983 660589 and visit www.ourladyspreschool.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431739)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ourladyspreschool.net), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.ourladyspreschool.net/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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