# St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood)

St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) is a sessional pre-school at James The Great RC Church Hall, Lakeswood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1BJ, in Petts Wood, Bromley. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Thu–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-pre-school-petts-wood-ey476213  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: James The Great RC Church Hall, Lakeswood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1BJ
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Thu–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 26
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07815 464837
- Website: http://www.stjamespreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY476213

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 June 2025, 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/EY476213

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 30 June 2025:

- Does well: "Staff sequence the curriculum so that children can explore, practise and learn new skills."
- Does well: "Staff support children's language and communication skills."
- Does well: "Children thoroughly enjoy a range of activities inside and outside."
- Should do better: "develop knowledge of using effective questioning as a teaching strategy, to extend children's thinking, communication and language skills"
- Should do better: "review staff deployment so children are better supported and engage well in their learning."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476213

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY476213). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476213)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476213)
- 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/EY476213)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £21 | £7 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £50

Source: nursery website (https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/fees-%26-registration), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:00–15:00
- Thursday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: James The Great RC Church Hall, Lakeswood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.388058,0.067265

- Station: Petts Wood, 0.3 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Country Park, 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/why-choose-st-james%3F-1)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/food-%26-drink)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/food-%26-drink)

### Outdoors

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/why-choose-st-james%3F-1)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/why-choose-st-james%3F-1)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/why-choose-st-james%3F-1)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/opening-hours-2)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/opening-hours-2)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/opening-hours-2)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/54c47cce-b524-420a-9076-fd356978dbb0/downloads/33878103-e460-4ae1-9f06-4e50f683e561/St%20James_%20Pre-School%20(Petts%20Wood)%20Admissions%20P.pdf?ver=1791375870111)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/why-choose-st-james%3F-1)

### Extras and activities

- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://stjamespreschool.co.uk/why-choose-st-james%3F-1)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Southborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bromley High School GDST |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Marjorie McClure School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ella & Mais Early Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ella-and-mais-early-days-2865788) |  |  | 08:00–14:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Pony & Panda at Petts Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pony-and-panda-at-petts-wood-2550628) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Crocs Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crocs-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2776900) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Phoenix Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-early-learners-2881579) |  |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-bromley-ey498422) | Outstanding | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Southborough Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southborough-pre-school-ey345896) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) cost?

St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) publishes these fees: half day £21 for all ages and per hour £7 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood)'s opening hours?

St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) opens 09:00–15:00, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Thu–Fri.

### Is St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) open all year?

No. St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) is open term time only.

### What ages does St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) take?

St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) Good at its inspection on 30 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) take?

St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood)?

Meals are not included in the fees at St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood).

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood)?

Yes. St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) lists a registration fee of £50.

### What approach does St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) follow?

St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood)'s website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) have outdoor space?

St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) lists: Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) support children with SEND?

St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood) lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood)?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476213)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stjamespreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.stjamespreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+James%27+Preschool+Petts+Wood&query_place_id=ChIJQRbWfAqr2EcRHRU1kgWRiz4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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