# Penge Community Pre-School

Penge Community Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Anerley Methodist Church, Oakfield Road, LONDON, SE20 8QA, in Anerley, Bromley. It is registered for 35 children. It opens 09:15–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penge-community-pre-school-137331  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Anerley Methodist Church, Oakfield Road, LONDON, SE20 8QA
- Opening hours: 09:15–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 020 8289 6771
- Website: https://anerleymethodist.org/penge-community-pre-school-2/
- Ofsted URN: 137331

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 July 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/16/137331

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 137331). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137331)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137331)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137331)

## 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: 09:15–16:00

## Getting there

Address: Anerley Methodist Church, Oakfield Road, LONDON, SE20 8QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.411717,-0.064156

- Station: Anerley, 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Penge West, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Birkbeck, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Betts Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Penge Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Winsford Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Crystal Palace Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: South Norwood Lake, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cypress Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Anerley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anerley-day-nursery-2845878) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Community Vision Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-vision-nursery-ey333691) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Archangels Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archangels-montessori-nursery-2502273) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Betts Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/betts-park-pre-school-ey310181) | Good |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladybird Nursery Anerley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-anerley-ey558461) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Blue Pear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-pear-day-nursery-2505272) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Penge Community Pre-School's opening hours?

Penge Community Pre-School opens 09:15–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Penge Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Penge Community Pre-School Good at its inspection on 10 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Penge Community Pre-School take?

Penge Community Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Penge Community Pre-School?

Anerley is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Penge Community Pre-School?

You can call 020 8289 6771 and visit anerleymethodist.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137331)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Penge+Community+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ0eQzb2wBdkgRwajM4RgAvmY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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