# The John Wallis Nursery

The John Wallis Nursery is a full-day nursery at John Wallis C Of E Academy, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HG, in Stanhope, Kent. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-john-wallis-nursery-2573689  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: John Wallis C Of E Academy, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HG
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2573689

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 June 2022, 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/16/2573689

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2573689). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2573689)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2573689)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2573689)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: John Wallis C Of E Academy, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.127512,0.855740

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Limes Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Imagine, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Eastry Close Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Eastry Close Play Area, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Wallis Church of England Academy | All-through | 0–19 | Good (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Beaver Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Great Chart Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Furley Park Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footprints Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-day-care-ey305659) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherrytree Nursery School - Kingsnorth Rd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrytree-nursery-school-kingsnorth-rd-ey286202) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Daisy Chains Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chains-nursery-ey440339) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kingsnorth Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsnorth-little-stars-2769618) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-kapers-neighbourhood-nursery-ey295433) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Little Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ark-ey391487) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The John Wallis Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The John Wallis Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 17 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The John Wallis Nursery take?

The John Wallis Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The John Wallis Nursery?

Ashford International is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2573689)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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