# Sandhurst Nursery School CIO

Sandhurst Nursery School CIO is a sessional pre-school at Rye Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 5JE, in Sandhurst, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandhurst-nursery-school-cio-2780107  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rye Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 5JE
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01580 850407
- Website: http://www.sandhurstnurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2780107

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 29 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780107

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2780107). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780107)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780107)
- 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/16/2780107)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rye Road, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 5JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.026218,0.566573

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bodiam Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bodiam-pre-school-ey309603) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Hawkhurst Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawkhurst-pre-school-ey440900) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Benenden Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benenden-preschool-2561206) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Rolvenden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rolvenden-pre-school-127503) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Mr Noah's Nursery School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-noahs-nursery-school-cic-2602536) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Staplecross Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staplecross-pre-school-playgroup-2550090) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandhurst Nursery School CIO's Ofsted rating?

Sandhurst Nursery School CIO was inspected on 29 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Sandhurst Nursery School CIO take?

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

### How do I contact Sandhurst Nursery School CIO?

You can call 01580 850407 and visit www.sandhurstnurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780107)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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