# Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool

Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Judd Wood Farm, Tonbridge, TN11 8AB, in Bidborough, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rain-or-shine-forest-preschool-ey538569  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Judd Wood Farm, Tonbridge, TN11 8AB
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rain-or-shine-forest-preschool-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY538569

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 June 2023, 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/EY538569

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY538569). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538569)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538569)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538569)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 17 November 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/828858)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Judd Wood Farm, Tonbridge, TN11 8AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.175189,0.226252

- Leigh (Kent) (rail): 1.5 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Nexus Foundation Special School |  | 2–19 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Leigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Southborough CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Leigh Academy Tonbridge | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bidborough Village Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bidborough-village-nursery-school-ey493468) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southborough-woodlands-preschool-ey283891) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Youngstars Nurseries (Leigh)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/youngstars-nurseries-leigh-2625879) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Speldhurst Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speldhurst-preschool-2823024) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Pennington Park Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-park-pre-school-ey499419) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Well Place Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/well-place-day-nursery-ltd-ey260557) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 5 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool take?

Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool?

Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool is run by Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rain Or Shine Forest Preschool?

Leigh (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538569)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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