# The Old Station Nursery Canterbury

The Old Station Nursery Canterbury is a full-day nursery at 50 Mill Lane, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 8NE, in St Dunstan's, Kent. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Old Station Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-canterbury-2629640  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 50 Mill Lane, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 8NE
- Phone: 01227 464230
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/canterbury-day-nursery/
- Run by: [The Old Station Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-old-station-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2629640

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 March 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/16/2629640

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2629640). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629640)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629640)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 15 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1562786)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 50 Mill Lane, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 8NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.280859,1.060749

- Station: Canterbury West, 0.7 miles
- Station: Canterbury East, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dukes Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Park: Toddler's Cove, 0.4 miles
- Park: Neal's Place Meadow, 0.5 miles
- Park: Westgate Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Bishops Way Play Area, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [City View Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-view-pre-school-and-nursery-ey392223) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Stars Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-canterbury-ey489431) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-at-kent-college-ey553970) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Wincheap Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wincheap-pre-school-ey392216) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rough Common Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rough-common-pre-school-ey479989) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-canterbury-ey333589) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Old Station Nursery Canterbury's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old Station Nursery Canterbury Good at its inspection on 1 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### Who runs The Old Station Nursery Canterbury?

The Old Station Nursery Canterbury is run by The Old Station Nursery Limited, which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Old Station Nursery Canterbury?

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

### How do I contact The Old Station Nursery Canterbury?

You can call 01227 464230 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629640)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Station+Nursery+Canterbury&query_place_id=ChIJxcCSu7_L3kcRNBcVFA652z8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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