# Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School

Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School is a sessional pre-school at St Pauls Cray Primary school, Buttermere Road, Orpington, BR5 3WD, in St Mary Cray, Bromley. It is registered for 42 children. It opens 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelly-tots-preschool-at-st-pauls-cray-ce-primary-school-2856029  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Pauls Cray Primary school, Buttermere Road, Orpington, BR5 3WD
- Opening hours: 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01689 821993
- Website: http://www.st-paulscray.bromley.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2856029

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2856029). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856029)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856029)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856029)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/357584)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–17:00

## Getting there

Address: St Pauls Cray Primary school, Buttermere Road, Orpington, BR5 3WD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.396986,0.121385

- Station: St Mary Cray, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pauls Cray Hill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sandway Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oakmore Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Village Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Riverside School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Leesons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Philomena's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shelly Tots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelly-tots-pre-school-ey490609) | Report card May 2026 |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Twixus (Garland Hill) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twixus-garland-hill-limited-137253) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Mrs Bonds Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-bonds-village-nursery-ey335177) | Outstanding | £42 | 08:00–16:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Threshers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/threshers-day-nursery-137251) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Our Lady's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-ladys-pre-school-ey431739) | Good | £38.50 | 09:00–16:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Giant Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giant-steps-nursery-2627383) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School's opening hours?

Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School opens 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School take?

Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School?

St Mary Cray is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School?

You can call 01689 821993 and visit www.st-paulscray.bromley.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856029)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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