# Risedale Pre School

Risedale Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, Risedale Road, Barnehurst, Bexley Heath, DA7 6LJ, in Barnehurst, Bexley. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 09:00–16:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/risedale-pre-school-ey358379  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, Risedale Road, Barnehurst, Bexley Heath, DA7 6LJ
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 07939 536883
- Ofsted URN: EY358379

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 November 2022, 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/EY358379

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2007 (Reference EY358379). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358379)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358379)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358379)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:15

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, Risedale Road, Barnehurst, Bexley Heath, DA7 6LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.462943,0.158301

- Station: Barnehurst, 0.2 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bursted Woods, 0.2 miles
- Park: Russell Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Martens Grove, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Manor Way Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursted Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Barnehurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Barnehurst Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mayplace Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gravel Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-explorer-kids-nursery-2713154) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bexley Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bexley-heath-ey343485) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Next Generation Day Nursey (Barnehurst) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-generation-day-nursey-barnehurst-ltd-ey561542) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Bexley Snap Short Breaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-snap-short-breaks-ey542008) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Paul's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-playgroup-115376) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Paulinus Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-paulinus-pre-school-2745064) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Risedale Pre School's opening hours?

Risedale Pre School opens 09:00–16:15, Mon–Fri.

### What is Risedale Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Risedale Pre School Good at its inspection on 3 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Risedale Pre School take?

Risedale Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Risedale Pre School?

Barnehurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Risedale Pre School?

You can call 07939 536883.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358379)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Risedale+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJL3y2Uk-u2EcRy6BEvJorvDk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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