# The Pavilion Pre-School

The Pavilion Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Willett Recreation Ground, Crossway, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1PE, in Petts Wood, Bromley. It is registered for 74 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pavilion-pre-school-159394  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Willett Recreation Ground, Crossway, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1PE
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01689 870104
- Website: http://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 159394

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, 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/16/159394

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1997 (Reference 159394). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/159394)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/159394)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/159394)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Willett Recreation Ground, Crossway, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.393132,0.078253

- Station: Petts Wood, 0.3 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bromley there are about 2.4 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the pre-school uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, a nature-based approach and early phonics. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. Its website names SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting, and lists children's yoga, library visits, STEM activities and woodland trips as activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)

### Settling in

Its website says care is organised through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/welcome)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective.

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/curriculum)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bromley High School GDST |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Southborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Marjorie McClure School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petts-wood-playgroup-for-children-with-special-needs-137332) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings Pre School Petts Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-pre-school-petts-wood-2656646) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Crocs Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crocs-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2776900) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Phoenix Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-early-learners-2881579) |  |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ella & Mais Early Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ella-and-mais-early-days-2865788) |  |  | 08:00–14:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [St James' Pre-School (Petts Wood)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-pre-school-petts-wood-ey476213) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Pavilion Pre-School's opening hours?

The Pavilion Pre-School opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Pavilion Pre-School open all year?

No. The Pavilion Pre-School is open term time only.

### What ages does The Pavilion Pre-School take?

The Pavilion Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is The Pavilion Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Pavilion Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Pavilion Pre-School take?

The Pavilion Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### What approach does The Pavilion Pre-School follow?

The Pavilion Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.

### Does The Pavilion Pre-School have outdoor space?

The Pavilion Pre-School lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does The Pavilion Pre-School support children with SEND?

The Pavilion Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to The Pavilion Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact The Pavilion Pre-School?

You can call 01689 870104 and visit www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/159394)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.pavilionpre-school.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Pavilion+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJDWaqj5yr2EcRkUjCttnt7vA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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