# The Nivan Lodge Pre-School Nursery

The Nivan Lodge Pre-School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Linden Park Cricket Pavilion, Fir Tree Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BU, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It is registered for 30 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nivan-lodge-pre-school-nursery-2792650  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Linden Park Cricket Pavilion, Fir Tree Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BU
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2792650

## 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 May 2024 (Reference 2792650). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792650)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792650)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792650)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Linden Park Cricket Pavilion, Fir Tree Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.131090,0.252745

- Station: Tunbridge Wells, 0.4 miles
- Station: Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway), 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tunbridge Wells Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Grove, 0.5 miles
- Park: Calverley Grounds, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wells Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Mead School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Rose Hill School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Broadwater Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-tunbridge-wells-2622349) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Rascals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-nursery-ey558219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Rascals Pre-Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-pre-prep-ey558229) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [N Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-tunbridge-wells-2653241) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-tunbridge-wells-2745213) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-tunbridge-wells-2622101) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Nivan Lodge Pre-School Nursery take?

The Nivan Lodge Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Nivan Lodge Pre-School Nursery?

Tunbridge Wells is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792650)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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