# The Grange Montessori

The Grange Montessori is a full-day nursery at Westcliff Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9LJ, in Ramsgate, Kent. It is registered for 94 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 23 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Townsend Montessori Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-montessori-ey413013  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Westcliff Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9LJ
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 01843 588840
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/the-grange/
- Run by: [Townsend Montessori Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/townsend-montessori-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY413013

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 2023, 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/EY413013

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2010 (Reference EY413013). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413013)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413013)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413013)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Westcliff Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.330898,1.410166

- Station: Ramsgate, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vale Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Government Acre, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ellington Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Prince Edward's Promenade, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Ellington Park Play Area, 0.5 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Priory Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ellington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Lawrence College Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Newlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Start Ramsgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ey538994) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-nursery-ey410681) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-ltd-2497261) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mother Goose Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-nursery-127392) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Learning Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-ey545910) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Playwise Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playwise-childcare-limited-2801235) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Grange Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Grange Montessori Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Grange Montessori take?

The Grange Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 94 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Grange Montessori?

The Grange Montessori is run by Townsend Montessori Nurseries Ltd, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Grange Montessori?

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

### How do I contact The Grange Montessori?

You can call 01843 588840 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413013)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Grange+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ7T_qAa-s3kcRFKM8hufYBtM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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