# St John's URC Preschool Group

St John's URC Preschool Group is a sessional pre-school at St. Johns United Reform Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG, in Crofton, Bromley. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-urc-preschool-group-137350  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Johns United Reform Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: 137350

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 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/16/137350

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1993 (Reference 137350). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137350)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137350)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137350)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns United Reform Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.377305,0.088667

- Station: Orpington, 0.3 miles
- Station: Petts Wood, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broxbourne Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Broomhill Common, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Warren Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Orpington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-orpington-ey247912) | Good | £111 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-crofton-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey267210) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-nursery-crofton-2896043) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Orpington Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orpington-montessori-preschool-ey387353) | Good |  | 08:00–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Orpington Day Nursery 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orpington-day-nursery-2-2696958) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Orpington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orpington-day-nursery-ey473226) | Good | £88.95 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St John's URC Preschool Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's URC Preschool Group Good at its inspection on 14 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St John's URC Preschool Group take?

St John's URC Preschool Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St John's URC Preschool Group?

Orpington 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/16/137350)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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