# Willesborough Baptist Preschool

Willesborough Baptist Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Willesborough Baptist Church, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QR, in Willesborough, Kent. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 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/willesborough-baptist-preschool-2609381  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Willesborough Baptist Church, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QR
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01233 632739
- Website: https://www.willesboroughbaptist.church/preschool
- Ofsted URN: 2609381

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 June 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/16/2609381

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2609381). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609381)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609381)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609381)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1773028)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Willesborough Baptist Church, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.144229,0.893234

- Station: Ashford International, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hunter Avenue Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.5 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willesborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Willesborough Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ashford School |  | 0–20 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| East Stour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Phoenix Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherrytree Nursery School - Newtown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrytree-nursery-school-newtown-ey286207) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-nursery-ey344143) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Oaks - Ashford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-ashford-127517) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-ey547406) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Cre8tive Play @ Sharen Jane's ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cre8tive-play-sharen-janes-ltd-2728517) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ashford Play Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashford-play-nursery-126983) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willesborough Baptist Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willesborough Baptist Preschool Good at its inspection on 8 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willesborough Baptist Preschool take?

Willesborough Baptist Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willesborough Baptist Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Willesborough Baptist Preschool?

You can call 01233 632739 and visit www.willesboroughbaptist.church.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609381)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willesborough+Baptist+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJy42ZK-Xa3kcRfF2jBR3kY0Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.