# West Kingsdown Pre-school

West Kingsdown Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at School Lane, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6JN, in Knatts Valley, Kent. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2025, 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/west-kingsdown-pre-school-127761  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: School Lane, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6JN
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01474 854897
- Website: https://westkingsdownpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127761

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127761

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1999 (Reference 127761). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127761)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127761)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127761)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/266645)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Lane, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.336963,0.266027

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Birtley House Independent School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Faith Nursery Brandshatch Park (Branch of Faith Montessori Nursery Ltd)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/faith-nursery-brandshatch-park-branch-of-faith-montessori-nursery-ltd-2813554) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bumble Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-day-nursery-127061) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [St Georges Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-ey538495) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Beaming Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaming-stars-day-nursery-2529969) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [St. Edith's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-ediths-preschool-ey313294) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Little Leaves Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaves-pre-school-127211) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is West Kingsdown Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Kingsdown Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 6 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Kingsdown Pre-school take?

West Kingsdown Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### How do I contact West Kingsdown Pre-school?

You can call 01474 854897 and visit westkingsdownpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127761)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West+Kingsdown+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJUekRfbBM30cRfVlxcSwrkJw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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