# St James Road Preschool

St James Road Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. James Pre School Nursery, Church House, Ferndale, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3RL, in St James, Kent. It is registered for 50 children. It is run by D Archer LTD.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-road-preschool-2873836  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. James Pre School Nursery, Church House, Ferndale, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3RL
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07948 354281
- Website: https://www.stjamesroadpreschool.com/
- Run by: [D Archer LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/d-archer-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2873836

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2025 (Reference 2873836). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2873836)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2873836)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2873836)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 November 2008). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/525988)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. James Pre School Nursery, Church House, Ferndale, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.135801,0.274674

- Station: Tunbridge Wells, 0.6 miles
- Station: High Brooms, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dunorlan Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Calverley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Grosvenor Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Calverley Grounds, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Beechwood School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Wells Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Skinners' Temple Grove | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-montessori-kindergarten-127502) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Learning Tree Preschool – Bayhall Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learning-tree-preschool-bayhall-road-ey561845) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Pips Pre-School at The Camden Centre CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-pre-school-at-the-camden-centre-cio-2877540) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-tunbridge-wells-2745213) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-tunbridge-wells-2622101) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [N Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-tunbridge-wells-2653241) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can St James Road Preschool take?

St James Road Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs St James Road Preschool?

St James Road Preschool is run by D Archer LTD, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St James Road Preschool?

Tunbridge Wells is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St James Road Preschool?

You can call 07948 354281 and visit www.stjamesroadpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2873836)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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