# Springboard Pre-School

Springboard Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Holmesdale Cricket Club, Worships Hill, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AS, in Riverhead, Kent. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springboard-pre-school-ey483793  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Holmesdale Cricket Club, Worships Hill, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AS
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01732 452039
- Ofsted URN: EY483793

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483793

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY483793). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483793)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483793)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483793)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1250723)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holmesdale Cricket Club, Worships Hill, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.282845,0.167080

- Station: Sevenoaks, 0.8 miles
- Station: Dunton Green, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverhead Parkland, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverhead Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Amherst School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Granville School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dunton Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Sevenoaks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Play & Learn Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-play-and-learn-preschool-2693588) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sevenoaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-sevenoaks-2802732) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Monique Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monique-montessori-day-nursery-2731555) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Riverhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-riverhead-ey348921) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [7 Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/7-acorns-day-nursery-2723604) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-126962) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Springboard Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Springboard Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

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

Sevenoaks is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01732 452039.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483793)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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