# SKIPS Pre-School

SKIPS Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Old Guide Hut, Oldbury Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, TN15 9DE, in Oldbury, Kent. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skips-pre-school-127509  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Guide Hut, Oldbury Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, TN15 9DE
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01732 882869
- Website: http://www.skipspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127509

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 April 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/16/127509

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1999 (Reference 127509). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127509)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127509)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127509)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Guide Hut, Oldbury Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, TN15 9DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.286080,0.276184

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ightham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Borough Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Wrotham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brightstart Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-preschool-2639361) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Steps to School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steps-to-school-ey357595) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bumble Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-day-nursery-127061) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Plaxtol Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plaxtol-nursery-school-2507772) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [St Georges Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-ey538495) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Top Banana Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-banana-pre-school-ey301539) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is SKIPS Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated SKIPS Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can SKIPS Pre-School take?

SKIPS Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to SKIPS Pre-School?

Borough Green & Wrotham is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact SKIPS Pre-School?

You can call 01732 882869 and visit www.skipspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127509)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Skips&query_place_id=ChIJDSGPDXVM30cR_FabboxrRNA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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