# The Nursery at Folkestone College

The Nursery at Folkestone College is a full-day nursery at East Kent College, 34-36 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2TZ, in Coolinge, Kent. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The EKC Group.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-folkestone-college-ey552016  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: East Kent College, 34-36 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2TZ
- Registered places: 44
- Run by: [The EKC Group](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-ekc-group)
- Ofsted URN: EY552016

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552016

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY552016). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552016)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552016)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552016)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 February 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/289666)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: East Kent College, 34-36 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2TZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.082418,1.165998

- Station: Folkestone Central, 0.2 miles
- Station: Folkestone West, 0.5 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Upper Radnor Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Lower Radnor Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Folkestone Garden of Remembrance, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Coastal Park |  | 5–17 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Beacon Folkestone |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Folkestone Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddiwinx Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiwinx-ltd-ey479930) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Radnor Park Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radnor-park-kindergarten-127478) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Christchurch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-nursery-127104) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey364356) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-2803231) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Oaks Sandgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-sandgate-2532827) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Nursery at Folkestone College's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Nursery at Folkestone College Good at its inspection on 25 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Nursery at Folkestone College take?

The Nursery at Folkestone College is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Nursery at Folkestone College?

The Nursery at Folkestone College is run by The EKC Group, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Nursery at Folkestone College?

Folkestone Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552016)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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