# St Matthew's High Brooms Pre-school CIO

St Matthew's High Brooms Pre-school CIO is a sessional pre-school at St. Matthews High Brooms Pre School, St. Matthews Church Hall, High Brooms Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9DA, in High Brooms, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-high-brooms-pre-school-cio-2783335  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Matthews High Brooms Pre School, St. Matthews Church Hall, High Brooms Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9DA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07768 518191
- Ofsted URN: 2783335

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783335

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2783335). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783335)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783335)
- 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/16/2783335)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2013). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/493062)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Matthews High Brooms Pre School, St. Matthews Church Hall, High Brooms Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.151679,0.272137

- Station: High Brooms, 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grosvenor Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Skinners' Temple Grove | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Southborough CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Skinners' Kent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-tunbridge-wells-ey428303) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Lukes Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-nursery-school-2703267) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey489061) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Harlequin Out of School Clubs - Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-out-of-school-clubs-tunbridge-wells-ey486142) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sarahs Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sarahs-little-stars-2688560) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-little-forest-childrens-centre-ey363173) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Matthew's High Brooms Pre-school CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Matthew's High Brooms Pre-school CIO Good at its inspection on 15 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Matthew's High Brooms Pre-school CIO take?

St Matthew's High Brooms Pre-school CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Matthew's High Brooms Pre-school CIO?

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

### How do I contact St Matthew's High Brooms Pre-school CIO?

You can call 07768 518191.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783335)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Matthew%27s+High+Brooms+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ09meZdlF30cRCkIH30I9s-g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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