# Shooting Box Day Nursery

Shooting Box Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Broad Oak Road, Woodstock Park, Tunstall, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AE, in Highsted, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shooting-box-day-nursery-127538  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Broad Oak Road, Woodstock Park, Tunstall, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01795 424262
- Website: https://www.shootingboxdaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 127538

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 December 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/16/127538

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 127538). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127538)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127538)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127538)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Broad Oak Road, Woodstock Park, Tunstall, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.310716,0.732655

## 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodmersham School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| The Oaks Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bredgar Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Minterne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| South Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodstock House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodstock-house-day-nursery-2532361) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Milstead Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milstead-pre-school-ey305618) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Treasures Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-kindergarten-ltd-ey486778) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sittingbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sittingbourne-127560) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Baby Moonbeams Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-moonbeams-day-nursery-2810749) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Westlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-westlands-nursery-ey426595) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shooting Box Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shooting Box Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shooting Box Day Nursery take?

Shooting Box Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Shooting Box Day Nursery?

You can call 01795 424262 and visit www.shootingboxdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127538)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shooting+Box+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJybu70o0q30cRlOQS5GoL-5s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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