# Rough Common Pre-School

Rough Common Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Village Hall, 137 Rough Common Road, Canterbury, CT2 9BS, in Rough Common, Kent. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rough-common-pre-school-ey479989  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Village Hall, 137 Rough Common Road, Canterbury, CT2 9BS
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 07519 542054
- Website: https://www.roughcommonpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY479989

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 March 2025, 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/EY479989

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY479989). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479989)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479989)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479989)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 13 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1103225)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, 137 Rough Common Road, Canterbury, CT2 9BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.288286,1.046009

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Neal's Place Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dukes Meadow, 0.4 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

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Blean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-at-kent-college-ey553970) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Blean Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blean-pre-school-127023) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-canterbury-2629640) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [City View Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-view-pre-school-and-nursery-ey392223) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-nursery-2592876) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Squirrels Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-cio-ey549510) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rough Common Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rough Common Pre-School Good at its inspection on 18 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rough Common Pre-School take?

Rough Common Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rough Common Pre-School?

Canterbury West is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rough Common Pre-School?

You can call 07519 542054 and visit www.roughcommonpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479989)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rough+Common+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJJwq-54_L3kcRYt8wxUbYE_k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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