# Plaxtol Nursery School

Plaxtol Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Plaxtol Nursery School, School Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QD, in Plaxtol, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Family Tree Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plaxtol-nursery-school-2507772  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Plaxtol Nursery School, School Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QD
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [The Family Tree Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-family-tree-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2507772

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507772

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2507772). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507772)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507772)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507772)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 March 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1105039)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Plaxtol Nursery School, School Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.257738,0.296154

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Winnie Bowes Play Area, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaxtol Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Shipbourne School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [SKIPS Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skips-pre-school-127509) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Brightstart Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-preschool-2639361) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Steps to School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steps-to-school-ey357595) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Barnies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnies-day-nursery-ey278752) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Roselands Pre-School Highamwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roselands-pre-school-highamwood-ey404011) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Saplings Rural Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-rural-day-nursery-and-preschool-2608513) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Plaxtol Nursery School Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Plaxtol Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Plaxtol Nursery School?

Plaxtol Nursery School is run by The Family Tree Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507772)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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