# Rising Fives at Smeeth School

Rising Fives at Smeeth School is a sessional pre-school at Smeeth Cp School, Church Road, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RX, in Smeeth, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-fives-at-smeeth-school-2652124  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Smeeth Cp School, Church Road, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RX
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2652124

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 December 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/16/2652124

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2652124). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652124)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652124)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652124)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1773202)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Smeeth Cp School, Church Road, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.122908,0.966623

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smeeth Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Caldecott Foundation School |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brabourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Mersham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-2551231) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Kaleidoscope Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidoscope-childcare-ey561565) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Oaks - Ashford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-ashford-127517) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Willesborough Baptist Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willesborough-baptist-preschool-2609381) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Cherrytree Nursery School - Newtown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrytree-nursery-school-newtown-ey286207) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [In The Sticks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in-the-sticks-childcare-2837968) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rising Fives at Smeeth School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rising Fives at Smeeth School Outstanding at its inspection on 7 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rising Fives at Smeeth School take?

Rising Fives at Smeeth School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652124)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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