# St Lukes Pre-School

St Lukes Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Lukes Church Hall, Raglan Road, Bromley, BR2 9NN, in Widmore, Bromley. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:45–15:45, Mon–Tue; 08:45–12:00, Wed; 08:45–15:45, Thu; 08:45–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers 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 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-pre-school-137353  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Lukes Church Hall, Raglan Road, Bromley, BR2 9NN
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:45, Mon–Tue; 08:45–12:00, Wed; 08:45–15:45, Thu; 08:45–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 26
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8466 0579
- Website: http://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 137353

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137353

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1998 (Reference 137353). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137353)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137353)
- 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/16/137353)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £21 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/information), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Tuesday: 08:45–15:45
- Wednesday: 08:45–12:00
- Thursday: 08:45–15:45
- Friday: 08:45–12:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: St. Lukes Church Hall, Raglan Road, Bromley, BR2 9NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.394138,0.033141

- Station: Bickley, 0.7 miles
- Station: Bromley South, 0.8 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Havelock Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Norman Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The 2021 Ofsted inspection rated the nursery Outstanding for overall effectiveness and Outstanding for quality of education. Its website names SEND support, a SENCo, Makaton signing, support for children learning English, and describes the setting as inclusive.

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/term-dates-times-1)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/about-us)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/_files/ugd/208c7e_9bff1029baf6487a8069d628fb782de9.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/term-dates-times-1)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/term-dates-times-1)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/_files/ugd/208c7e_9bff1029baf6487a8069d628fb782de9.pdf)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/about-us)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/about-us)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/_files/ugd/208c7e_9bff1029baf6487a8069d628fb782de9.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/_files/ugd/208c7e_9bff1029baf6487a8069d628fb782de9.pdf)

### Safety

The 2021 Ofsted inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

### Getting a place

Its website says applications are made using the application form and are first come, first served, with places offered from the start of the year before September. Siblings go to the top of the waiting list, which the nursery has. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bickley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| La Fontaine Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bickley Park School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bromley High School GDST |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orbit-explorers-bromley-common-2822556) |  |  | 08:45–15:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindred Little Learners Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-little-learners-bromley-ey451695) | Outstanding | £100 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Elms Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-bromley-2736646) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Wonder Years Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wonder-years-bromley-2596470) | Good | £90 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Lodge Pre School And Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-pre-school-and-nursery-ltd-2510938) | Good | £110 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Blossom Years Nightingale Lane, Bromley Pre-school - BR1 2SB](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-years-nightingale-lane-bromley-pre-school-br1-2sb-ey488057) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does St Lukes Pre-School cost?

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

### Does St Lukes Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. St Lukes Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does St Lukes Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. St Lukes Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

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

St Lukes Pre-School opens 08:45–15:45, Mon–Tue; 08:45–12:00, Wed; 08:45–15:45, Thu; 08:45–12:00, Fri.

### What ages does St Lukes Pre-School take?

St Lukes Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated St Lukes Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

St Lukes Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at St Lukes Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at St Lukes Pre-School.

### Does St Lukes Pre-School have outdoor space?

St Lukes Pre-School lists: Own garden.

### Does St Lukes Pre-School support children with SEND?

St Lukes Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo, Makaton signing, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

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

Bickley is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 020 8466 0579 and visit www.stlukesbromley.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137353)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stlukesbromley.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.stlukesbromley.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Lukes+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJexjc0Vuq2EcRd66AHv8hqHo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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