# St Francis Pre-School

St Francis Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Francis Church Hall, Ravenswood Avenue, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0PW, in West Wickham, Bromley. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-pre-school-2646423  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Francis Church Hall, Ravenswood Avenue, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0PW
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07719 397637
- Website: http://www.stfrancispreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2646423

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 2023, 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/16/2646423

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2646423). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646423)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646423)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646423)

## 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 Thursday: 08:00–17:00
- Friday: 08:00–12:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Francis Church Hall, Ravenswood Avenue, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376816,-0.016740

- Station: West Wickham, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blake Park Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: McAndrew's Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Park School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oak Lodge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St David's Prep |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Beckmead Park Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hawes Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2021) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Langley Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-nursery-2753826) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Sunny Kids - The Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-kids-the-grove-2725869) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Sunny Kids - West Wickham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-kids-west-wickham-2725868) | Good |  | 08:30–15:45 | 0.3 miles |
| [Linden Leas Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-leas-pre-school-ey465546) | Outstanding | £48 | 08:30–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Nest Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nest-day-nursery-2864861) |  | £80 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery West Wickham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-west-wickham-2607575) | Outstanding | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St Francis Pre-School's opening hours?

St Francis Pre-School opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–12:00, Fri.

### What is St Francis Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Francis Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Francis Pre-School take?

St Francis Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Francis Pre-School?

West Wickham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Francis Pre-School?

You can call 07719 397637 and visit www.stfrancispreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646423)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Francis+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJk7h1bToAdkgRxwhnTHwDlPQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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