# The Westlands Nursery

The Westlands Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Westlands Primary School, Homewood Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 1XN, in Chalkwell, Kent. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-westlands-nursery-ey426595  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Westlands Primary School, Homewood Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 1XN
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01795 430629
- Website: https://www.westlandsnursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY426595

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 September 2021, 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/EY426595

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY426595). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426595)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426595)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426595)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/988250)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Westlands Primary School, Homewood Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 1XN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.337907,0.720990

- Station: Sittingbourne, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Johnsons Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Johnsons Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Albany Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Minterne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Oaks Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Aspire School |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Grove Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| South Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Johnson Garden Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/johnson-garden-day-nursery-limited-ey367141) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carmel-caterpillars-pre-school-127083) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lyndhurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-nursery-ey292410) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Peter's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-playgroup-2527149) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chatter Tots Ltd Sittingbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatter-tots-ltd-sittingbourne-2752089) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Angels Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-playgroup-2863952) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Westlands Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Westlands Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact The Westlands Nursery?

You can call 01795 430629 and visit www.westlandsnursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426595)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Westlands+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJiUc--csq30cRdTVAN_cPBv0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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