# Top Banana Pre School

Top Banana Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Seal War Memorial Pavilion, Recreation Ground, High Street,Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0AL, in Seal, Kent. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-banana-pre-school-ey301539  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Seal War Memorial Pavilion, Recreation Ground, High Street,Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0AL
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: EY301539

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 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/EY301539

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2005 (Reference EY301539). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301539)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301539)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301539)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/266988)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Seal War Memorial Pavilion, Recreation Ground, High Street,Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.288809,0.220255

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kemsing Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Sevenoaks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Sevenoaks Preparatory School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Granville School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Michael's Prep School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tots Teachers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-teachers-preschool-2548718) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Sevenoaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-sevenoaks-ey477986) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sevenoaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sevenoaks-day-nursery-ey536594) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St. Edith's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-ediths-preschool-ey313294) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-126962) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bumble Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-day-nursery-127061) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Top Banana Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Top Banana Pre School Good at its inspection on 15 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Top Banana Pre School take?

Top Banana Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Top Banana Pre School?

Bat & Ball is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301539)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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