# The Oaks Nursery

The Oaks Nursery is a full-day nursery at Park Wood Road, CANTERBURY, CT2 7FL, in Hales Place, Kent. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-nursery-2592876  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Park Wood Road, CANTERBURY, CT2 7FL
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01227 827676
- Website: https://oaksnurserykent.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2592876

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, 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/16/2592876

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2592876). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592876)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592876)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592876)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1103136)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Park Wood Road, CANTERBURY, CT2 7FL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.295595,1.066120

- Station: Canterbury West, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Registry carpark, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's School Canterbury |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Blean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Squirrels Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-cio-ey549510) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Blean Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blean-pre-school-127023) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-canterbury-ey333589) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rough Common Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rough-common-pre-school-ey479989) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-canterbury-2629640) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bluebells Kindergarten Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-kindergarten-canterbury-2900126) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Oaks Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Oaks Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Oaks Nursery take?

The Oaks Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Oaks Nursery?

Canterbury West is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Oaks Nursery?

You can call 01227 827676 and visit oaksnurserykent.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592876)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Oaks+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJeXRmtqbL3kcRSwh3UMiuyrs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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