# The Pickford Nursery

The Pickford Nursery is a full-day nursery at Pickford Nursery, 79 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RW, in Bexleyheath, Bexley. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pickford-nursery-2660051  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pickford Nursery, 79 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RW
- Registered places: 65
- Ofsted URN: 2660051

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 March 2024, 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/16/2660051

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2022 (Reference 2660051). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660051)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660051)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660051)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pickford Nursery, 79 Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4RW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.468870,0.134099

- Station: Bexleyheath, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Brampton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Upland Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Barrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Belmont Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Foster's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aspire Academy |  | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jack And Jill's Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-preschool-limited-ey553022) | Good |  | 09:15–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Albury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albury-nursery-ey483745) | Good |  | 09:30–12:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Mayfair Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayfair-day-nursery-ey554987) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery & Kids Club Barrington Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-and-kids-club-barrington-road-ey370800) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Upland Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upland-little-explorers-2860633) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bexleyheath-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey549410) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Pickford Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Pickford Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

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

Bexleyheath 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/16/2660051)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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