# St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands

St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands is a sessional pre-school at St Mary's Church Hall, St Mary's Avenue, BR2 0PU, in Shortlands, Bromley. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:15–12:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-shortlands-137356  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Mary's Church Hall, St Mary's Avenue, BR2 0PU
- Opening hours: 09:15–12:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 020 8290 6704
- Website: http://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 137356

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 2024, 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/16/137356

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 30 January 2024:

- Does well: "Staff plan a well-sequenced curriculum which includes all areas of learning."
- Does well: "Staff are enthusiastic and promote children's communication and language skills well."
- Does well: "Parents speak extremely highly of the staff and service they provide."
- Should do better: "strengthen routines at times when children move between activities to ensure all children are engaged and continue learning."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137356

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 137356). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137356)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137356)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137356)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £28 |
| 3 and over | £23 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 3-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1 (half day)
- Deposit: £50

Source: nursery website (https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/about-us), 11 November 2026.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:15–12:15
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's Church Hall, St Mary's Avenue, BR2 0PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.400918,0.000616

- Station: Shortlands, 0.4 miles
- Station: Bromley South, 0.7 miles
- Station: Bromley North, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church House Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website, which also names SEND support, support for children learning English, and an inclusive setting. Activities listed on its website include children's yoga, sports coaching, dance and movement, and cooking activities. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/about-us)

### Food

Its website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/copy-of-this-week-at-pre-school)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has a growing / allotment area.

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/copy-of-this-week-at-pre-school)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/about-us)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/_files/ugd/90630a_a93f3c2efb274b4aa72edeba0deafc42.pdf)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/_files/ugd/90630a_a93f3c2efb274b4aa72edeba0deafc42.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/_files/ugd/981a2e_635ffd8d28e84d3dbcddadf5bd571d7f.pdf)

### Safety

At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/_files/ugd/90630a_a93f3c2efb274b4aa72edeba0deafc42.pdf)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/about-us)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/copy-of-this-week-at-pre-school-1)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/copy-of-this-week-at-pre-school)

### Getting a place

The deposit fee is £50.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Highfield Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Clare House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Christophers The Hall School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pickhurst Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-ey300440) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindred Shortlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-shortlands-137250) | Good | £107.50 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Shortlands Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-shortlands-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey332042) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Highfield School Premier Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-school-premier-holiday-club-2797729) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Peters Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-2652705) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fledglings Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-montessori-preschool-2819355) |  |  | 09:15–15:45 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands cost?

St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands publishes these fees: half day £28 for 2-year-olds and half day £23 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands's opening hours?

St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands opens 09:15–12:15, Mon–Fri.

### What is St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands Good at its inspection on 30 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands take?

St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands?

Yes. St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands lists a deposit of £50.

### What approach does St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands follow?

St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands have outdoor space?

St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands lists: Growing / allotment area.

### Does St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands support children with SEND?

St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands?

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

### How do I contact St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands?

You can call 020 8290 6704 and visit www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137356)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.stmaryspreschoolshortlands.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Marys+Pre+School+Shortlands&query_place_id=ChIJ25oNeXeq2EcRmx6MlNCXLWA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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