# St Aidans Nursery School

St Aidans Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at St. Aidens Nursery School, The Christopher Centre, The Alma, Leander Drive, GRAVESEND, DA12 4NG, in Riverview Park, Kent. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by St Aidans Nursery School Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-nursery-school-127570  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Aidens Nursery School, The Christopher Centre, The Alma, Leander Drive, GRAVESEND, DA12 4NG
- Registered places: 45
- Run by: [St Aidans Nursery School Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/st-aidans-nursery-school-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 127570

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2024, 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/16/127570

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 127570). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127570)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127570)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127570)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Aidens Nursery School, The Christopher Centre, The Alma, Leander Drive, GRAVESEND, DA12 4NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.418330,0.393803

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Warren, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Children's Play Area - St. Patricks Gardens, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverview Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2021) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Tymberwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Singlewell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ifield School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| King's Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westcourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whitehill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Twinkles Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkles-preschool-ey497202) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Aidans Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-nursery-127571) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Chalk Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalk-village-preschool-ey348777) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [New Mind Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-mind-nursery-ltd-2669308) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gravesend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gravesend-ey307278) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-126993) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Aidans Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Aidans Nursery School Good at its inspection on 12 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Aidans Nursery School take?

St Aidans Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs St Aidans Nursery School?

St Aidans Nursery School is run by St Aidans Nursery School Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127570)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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