# Penenden Heath Pre-School

Penenden Heath Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Penenden Heath Social Hall, Penenden Heath, Penenden Heath, MAIDSTONE, ME14 2DH, in Penenden Heath, Kent. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penenden-heath-pre-school-127441  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Penenden Heath Social Hall, Penenden Heath, Penenden Heath, MAIDSTONE, ME14 2DH
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07941 055782
- Website: http://www.penendenheathpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127441

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, 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/16/127441

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1994 (Reference 127441). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127441)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127441)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127441)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 November 2011). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/721211)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Penenden Heath Social Hall, Penenden Heath, Penenden Heath, MAIDSTONE, ME14 2DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.289659,0.537994

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| North Borough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Serenity School Maidstone |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Leigh Academy Bearsted | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alphabets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabets-nursery-ey263151) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodlands Under 5's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-under-5s-pre-school-127783) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pennies at Newnham Court](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennies-at-newnham-court-ey284697) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Pink Elephants Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-2507597) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Invicta Park Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/invicta-park-playgroup-127276) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey498225) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Penenden Heath Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Penenden Heath Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Penenden Heath Pre-School take?

Penenden Heath Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Penenden Heath Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Penenden Heath Pre-School?

You can call 07941 055782 and visit www.penendenheathpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127441)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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