# The Castle Pre School Whitstable LTD

The Castle Pre School Whitstable LTD is a sessional pre-school at Castle Pre-school, Garden Lodge, Whitstable Castle, Tower Hill, Whitstable, CT5 2NW, in Swalecliffe, Kent. It is registered for 60 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-castle-pre-school-whitstable-ltd-2834582  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Castle Pre-school, Garden Lodge, Whitstable Castle, Tower Hill, Whitstable, CT5 2NW
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01227 277878
- Website: http://www.thecastlepreschoolwhitstable.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2834582

## 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 April 2025 (Reference 2834582). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834582)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834582)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834582)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Castle Pre-school, Garden Lodge, Whitstable Castle, Tower Hill, Whitstable, CT5 2NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.363150,1.067615

- Station: Chestfield & Swalecliffe, 0.2 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Long Rock, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Plough Lane Park, 0.2 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 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Thornden Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Hampton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Westmeads Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Whitstable School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ABC Preschool and Extra](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-preschool-and-extra-ey396741) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [All Saints Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-school-2787820) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Briary Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briary-pre-school-2742709) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Choochoos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-2630365) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Whitstabubbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitstabubbles-day-nursery-ey551094) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Townsend Montessori @ Herne Bay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-herne-bay-ey558031) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Castle Pre School Whitstable LTD take?

The Castle Pre School Whitstable LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Castle Pre School Whitstable LTD?

Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Castle Pre School Whitstable LTD?

You can call 01227 277878 and visit www.thecastlepreschoolwhitstable.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834582)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Castle+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJJe-_YGAz2UcRoziwzgppV3s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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