# Parkwood Pre-School

Parkwood Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Parkwood Pre-School, Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, ME8 9LP, in Park Wood, Medway. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-pre-school-ey547831  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Parkwood Pre-School, Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, ME8 9LP
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01634 231425
- Website: https://www.parkwoodpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY547831

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 October 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/EY547831

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY547831). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547831)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547831)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547831)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 19 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1866703)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parkwood Pre-School, Deanwood Drive, Gillingham, ME8 9LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.349142,0.598526

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parkwood Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Peverel Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Miers Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Margaret's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-christian-fellowship-preschool-103830) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-poppets-playgroup-103831) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fairview Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairview-fledglings-ey364634) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-156077) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Scallywags (Medway) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-medway-limited-ey459674) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hempstead-pavilion-playgroup-ey543640) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Parkwood Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 9 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Parkwood Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

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

Rainham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01634 231425 and visit www.parkwoodpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547831)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Parkwood+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ5UunSDIt30cRHHSDZ2L_9j4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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