# Wincheap Pre-School

Wincheap Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Wincheap Foundation Primary School, Hollowmede, CANTERBURY, CT1 3SD, in Thanington, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by City View Pre School and Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wincheap-pre-school-ey392216  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wincheap Foundation Primary School, Hollowmede, CANTERBURY, CT1 3SD
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01227 471233
- Run by: [City View Pre School and Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/city-view-pre-school-and-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY392216

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 2022, 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/EY392216

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY392216). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392216)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392216)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392216)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1102854)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wincheap Foundation Primary School, Hollowmede, CANTERBURY, CT1 3SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.270564,1.069843

- Station: Canterbury East, 0.4 miles
- Station: Canterbury West, 1.0 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Martyrs' Field Memorial, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dane John Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Garden of St Mary de Castro, 0.5 miles
- Park: Toddler's Cove, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Wincheap Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Lime Kiln Road Play Area, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Stars Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-canterbury-ey489431) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jo-jos-day-care-nursery-canterbury-ltd-2842937) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [City View Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-view-pre-school-and-nursery-ey392223) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [New House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-house-nursery-school-127403) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ey449585) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wincheap Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wincheap Pre-School Good at its inspection on 22 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wincheap Pre-School take?

Wincheap Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wincheap Pre-School?

Wincheap Pre-School is run by City View Pre School and Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Wincheap Pre-School?

Canterbury East is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wincheap Pre-School?

You can call 01227 471233.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392216)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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